PFAS and Chronic Illness: What New Research Is Revealing For decades, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been celebrated for their exceptional resistance to heat, oil, and water. Unfortunately, those…
Understanding PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Lurking in Plain Sight Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” for good reason: they don’t readily break down in the…
The Overlooked Role of Agricultural Runoff in PFAS Water Contamination When the topic of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination arises, the conversation often turns to industrial discharge, firefighting foams,…
From drinking water to distant wildlife, the disruptive legacy of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—has infiltrated every corner of our planet. Known as « forever chemicals » for their extreme persistence…
Understanding the Scope of PFAS in Urban Water Supplies For decades, municipal water systems have been an invisible backbone of urban life—trustworthy, consistent, and safe. But an invisible threat is…
The overlooked danger beneath the surface When it comes to environmental pollutants, few compounds are as persistent—and as quietly destructive—as PFAS. Known as « forever chemicals » because of their…
Unseen Contaminants: What’s Really in Your Bottled Water? Grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge seems like the healthiest choice, right? It’s calorie-free, convenient, and refreshingly simple. But what’s…
What Science Is Revealing About Long-Term PFAS Exposure Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — better known as PFAS — have been manufactured for over 70 years. Yet, we’re only beginning to…
How Climate Change Influences the Spread of PFAS in Water Sources As the climate crisis intensifies, its ripple effects extend into domains we might not immediately consider—like the spread of…