#Bacteria found to eat #forever_chemicals, and even some of their #toxic byproducts.
#bioremediation #PFAS #PFOS #biodegradation #Labrys
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-bacteria-chemicals-toxic-byproducts.html
In the quest to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals," bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and trapping them, but certain microbes can actually break apart the strong chemical bonds that allow these chemicals to persist for so long in the environment.
Biden's Woke Water Will Deny Americans 'Forever Chemicals' Their Bodies Crave https://www.wonkette.com/biden-s-woke-water-will-deny-americans-forever-chemicals-their-bodies-crave
#Environmental_protection_agency #Carcinogens #Pfas #Forever_chemicals #Teflon #Parts_per_trillion #Pfoa #Pfos #Genx #Pfbs #Pfhxs #Pfna #Epa #Michael_regan #Wilmington_north_carolina #Cape_fear_river #Superfund #Drinking_water #Woke_water #Defense_department #Pollution #Environment
Study: Toilet paper adds to ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater | The Hill
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3878052-study-toilet-paper-adds-to-forever-chemicals-in-wastewater/
Scientists have identified a surprising new source of “forever chemicals” awash in global wastewater: the ubiquitous paper product dangling next to most of the planet’s toilets. Toilet paper is the latest product that could be contaminating environments worldwide with cancer-linked per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a study, published Wednesday in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.…
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