PFAS

PFAS-chomping bacteria kill some ‘forever chemicals,’ scientists say

Photo: University of California Riverside researchers Yujie Men and Bosen Jin have identified bacteria that's able to break down some…

3 years ago

Red Hill Chemical Leak Caused By Contractor And Navy Failures, Investigation Finds

Photo: Vice Adm. John Wade, commander of Joint Task Force Red Hill, shared findings from the chemical leak investigation on…

3 years ago

Report Adds to Evidence of Widespread PFAS Contamination; Calls for Removal of Products

04 May (Beyond Pesticides, May 4, 2023) One of the most widely used insecticides in California, Intrepid 2F, contains harmful levels of…

3 years ago

‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Hawaii Environment. Now What?

Photo: PFAS have been detected in Hawaii’s soil, groundwater and drinking water. The state has no comprehensive plan to deal…

3 years ago

Toilet Paper May Be a Source of Cancer-Causing PFAS in Wastewater, Study Says

Photo: Researchers are expressing concerns that toilet paper may be adding harmful chemicals to wastewater systems. Researchers are reporting toilet…

3 years ago