Medicine Buffalo5d
Diana Aga
Chemicals of emerging concern; industrial pollution; wastewater treatment; environmental impact of PFAS ("forever chemicals"), PCBs ... Aga’s work is local and global, ranging from studies on the ...
Mutant turtles discovered in contaminated Aussie waterways found to be 'slowly dying'
A three year investigation in northern Australia has revealed a devastating problem with our modern environment – and humans are far from immune to it.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s how to reduce your exposure
Finally, she says, the most effective way to reduce overall exposure is regulating or banning the entire classes of chemicals ...
JD Supra5d
What the TFA! Is Trifluoroacetic Acid Another “Forever Chemical” on the Rise?
A couple of months ago, our blog published an article on the exploding ubiquity of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment. TFA is a ...
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Japan exception to U.S. military’s handling of PFAS contamination
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) repel water and oil and have been used in various products, such as firefighting foam. The Okinawa prefectural government has detected levels ...
thecooldown4d
Study reveals everyday activity with horrifying unexpected impact: 'These findings underscore the need for an urgent ban'
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth recently partnered with the Marine Conservation Society to investigate the presence of PFAS — or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — in marine ...