Tag: PFAS
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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 “forever chemicals.” This bacteria is commonly occurring in nature, which means it can easily be put into contaminated groundwater. There’s been a lot of concern recently about PFAS, pervasive “forever chemicals” that have seeped into waterways…
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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 Friday. (Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023) The contractor who was found to be at fault is still working at Red Hill. May 5, 2023 — Failures by a defense contractor and lax oversight by the Navy led…
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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 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” according to a report by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). In fact, 40 percent of pesticide products in the report tested…
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‘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 with it. (Yoohyun Jung/Civil Beat/2021) For years, Ron Fitzgerald and Sam A‘i have tended to their farm in Waiawa. What began as a dream of raising their family on the land led to teaching students…
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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. Toilet paper may play a role in the contamination of groundwater with potentially harmful substances called PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in a wide variety of consumer products, including cosmetics, cleansers, and firefighting foams. While research…
