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PFAS – News and Features

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Most Americans Are Oblivious to “Forever Chemicals” and Their Risks

Scientists conducting the first generalized US study on public awareness of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found most Americans do not know what the substances are or have knowledge of any potential associated risks.
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Converting PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Into Valuable Compounds

Converting PFAS “forever chemicals” into valuable carbenes. The conversion was achieved by simply removing two fluorine atoms from 1,2-difluoroalkene derivatives.
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A New Way To Detect PFAS

A polymer-based test that can detect trace amounts of PFAS has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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PFAS Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk in Humans

Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – also known as “forever chemicals” – may be linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Scientists Use Chicken Feathers To Generate Clean Energy

Turning unused waste from food production into clean energy: Researchers at ETH Zurich and Nanyang Technological University Singapore are using chicken feathers to make fuel cells more cost-​effective and sustainable.
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Popular Herbicide Ingredient Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic in Sri Lanka

The active ingredient in Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, may play a role in the epidemic levels of chronic kidney disease seen in rural Sri Lanka, a new study suggests.
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Ultrashort PFAS Compounds Detected in People and Their Homes

Ultrashort-chain PFAS compounds have been used as an alternative to legacy PFAS, but now these have also been detected in people and their homes.
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U.S. Drinking Water Often Contains Toxic Contaminants, Scientists Warn

A new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and community water systems contains unsafe levels of toxic contaminants, exposing millions to health risks.
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PFAS Exposure May Delay Girls’ Puberty

New research has shown that PFAS exposure can delay the onset of puberty in girls, which may lead to negative long-term health outcomes.
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Ultrasound May Rid Groundwater of Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

New research suggests that ultrasound may have potential in treating a group of harmful chemicals known as PFAS to eliminate them from contaminated groundwater.
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