Grounded in Contamination: The High-Stakes Battle Over PFAS at Airports in 2024 July 17, 2024 By Sara G. Stephens As airport skies hum with the sound of arrivals and departure, a silent, toxic threat lurks beneath the ground—it’s PFAS contamination, and it’s sparking a multi-billion-dollar battle over health, safety, and environmental justice. Airports rely on aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) for rapid suppression of aviation fuel fires, making these facilities particularly […] Read More
10 Things You Should Know About PFAS in Clothing June 25, 2024 Your favorite matching athleisure set and that adorable raincoat hanging in your closet are hiding a dark secret – they could be exposing you to toxic chemicals called PFAS. 1. What Are PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals. Since the 1940s, consumer products manufacturers have used PFAS to produce scores of everyday […] Read More
Study Reveals Global Burden of PFAS Concentrations in Water Has Been Underestimated April 15, 2024 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a type of chemical found in many everyday products. They’re known for their ability to repel water and oil, making them useful in things like non-stick cookware and firefighting foam. Unfortunately, these chemicals have a dark side—they stick around in the environment for a long time and can […] Read More
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