How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon

Posted on 22 August 2022 by Great Lakes Now

1 min read

By A. Daniel Jones, Michigan State University and Hui Li, Michigan State University, The Conversation

is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.

PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Read the full story

Great Lakes Now

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon

More From Author

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

Disappointed dogs, sad skiers, frustrated fishermen

Energy News Roundup: Industry groups fight federal emissions rules they say will hurt region

Governor celebrates ‘greatness of Ohio’ in Lake Erie fishing trip

Education support workers to hold strike vote

You May Also Like:

Sidewalk Astronomy invites people to stare at the moon over Big Bay

Sunshine draws people to Sauble Beach in search of escape

OPP finds cocaine, charges Walkerton man

Quick Links

Recent Posts

About Us