PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ are potentially cancer-causing compounds that have become a growing concern in household drinking water. Solutions to decrease exposure range from compulsory municipal-level water purification to under-the-sink private water treatment systems. But are consumers prepared to foot the money for a further purification system to help localities [...]
In advanced nations such as Japan, the aging of outdated wastewater infrastructure is allowing dangerous chemicals to enter local water reservoirs. This problem is becoming more urgent as the framework intended for avoiding such leaks deteriorates over time. Finding the exact location of these leaks, which are sometimes hidden deep [...]
Water pollution is a worldwide problem that threatens habitats, human wellness, and economies. Traditional wastewater treatment technologies can be expensive and resource-intensive, so researchers are looking for novel and sustainable solutions. One unexpected and intriguing approach is the utilization of discarded beer yeast. Breweries are generally renowned for making beer, but [...]
The environmental community faced a persistent danger in recent years from “forever chemicals,” or poly- and per-fluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS). Due to their infamous durability and negative effects on ecosystems and human health, these chemicals have posed a significant barrier to cleanup efforts globally. Fortunately, UC Riverside and Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York scientists collaborated [...]
