Scientists Say This Simple Underground Fix Could Keep PFAS Out of Drinking Water

PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have contaminated groundwater near military bases, factories, and towns across the U.S. In a new study, researchers tested injecting ultra-fine carbon ...

Compact electron accelerator offers new approach for treating PFAS-contaminated water

So-called forever chemicals or PFAS compounds are a growing environmental problem. An innovative approach to treating ...
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Florida lawmakers propose ban on toxic firefighting foam linked to water and soil contamination

SB 1230 sets a July 1, 2028, deadline to ban the possession and use of the toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS in Florida ...

Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief's exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the fires — then, according to an internal memo obtained by the L.A. Times, ...

Pesticides significantly affect soil life and biodiversity, study finds

Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study co-led by researchers of the ...
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Developer pays $11M for dumping contaminated fill at 6-10 connector

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A construction firm involved in the redevelopment of the Route 6/10 Connector in Providence has admitted to deliberately importing contaminated soil from out of state and ...