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Scientists are making clean hydrogen cheaper and safer by eliminating harmful forever chemicals and slashing the use of rare metals. The breakthrough could finally make green hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
European researchers just solved two massive problems holding back clean hydrogen energy: toxic forever chemicals and sky-high costs. The breakthrough could finally make green hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
Australian scientists have created a microscopic "cage" that captures the toughest water pollutants on Earth, removing up to 98% of PFAS chemicals from drinking water. The reusable technology could finally tackle forever chemicals that existing filters can't catch.
American skiers just made history at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, winning more medals than ever before without using toxic PFAS waxes that dominated the sport for 40 years. The success proves world-class athletes can win clean.
Scientists studying whales in the North Atlantic found that levels of toxic "forever chemicals" have plummeted more than 60% since 2011, proving that global regulations can actually reverse pollution in even the most remote ocean waters. It's the first major evidence that phasing out these indestructible compounds really works.
Two North Carolina communities just secured over a million dollars in federal funding to build a treatment facility that will permanently reduce dangerous "forever chemicals" in their drinking water. The project marks a major win for public health in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Scientists created a new water filter that removes dangerous PFAS chemicals more than 1,000 times better than current filters, offering hope for cleaning up contaminated water supplies. The breakthrough technology works in minutes instead of hours.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just enforced its first ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in ski wax, protecting athletes and the environment. Three competitors were disqualified after routine testing found the banned substances on their equipment.
A Dutch court ruled the government's approach to managing PFAS pollution is legally sound, even as environmental groups push for faster action. The decision validates current cleanup efforts while acknowledging the massive complexity of addressing forever chemicals nationwide.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just became the first Games to ban toxic "forever chemicals" from ski wax, protecting both athletes and mountain environments. Denmark's family support programs are also helping close the motherhood wage gap.
Brown University researchers discovered that shea butter, the same ingredient in your lotion, can safely remove toxic "forever chemicals" from contaminated water. This breakthrough could clean polluted water without adding new toxins to the environment.
For the first time ever, winter athletes will compete without fluorinated ski wax at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The ban on these "forever chemicals" marks a major win for athlete health and environmental protection in winter sports.
A gradual phase-out of toxic PFAS chemicals by 2040 could eliminate billions in annual healthcare costs while protecting water and food across Europe. New EU limits are already in force, and alternatives exist for many everyday uses.
Europe is tackling toxic "forever chemicals" found in our water, food, and blood with a bold plan that could save trillions in health costs. Phasing out these substances by 2040 would eliminate massive healthcare expenses while protecting ecosystems across the continent.
Scientists solved battery pollution by copying how mussels stick to rocks, creating a cleaner alternative that actually works better. The new design lasts 52% longer than traditional batteries while eliminating toxic forever chemicals.
North Atlantic pilot whales have 60% less toxic PFAS in their bodies than a decade ago, proving chemical regulations actually work. The decade-long cleanup shows the ocean can heal when we act.
The UK just unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle PFAS—toxic "forever chemicals" found in everything from school uniforms to frying pans. By 2029, Britain aims to align with EU regulations that could ban all non-essential uses of these persistent pollutants.
The UK government just unveiled its first-ever strategy to tackle PFAS "forever chemicals" in drinking water, proposing legal limits that will help protect public health. The plan includes new monitoring, research into safer alternatives, and enforcement powers for regulators.
When Toronto locked down during COVID, a tiny forever chemical called TFA dropped dramatically in the atmosphere. Scientists say this discovery means we might actually be able to control these pollutants after all.
Scientists at Rice University created a material that removes toxic "forever chemicals" from water 100 times faster than current technology. The breakthrough could finally give communities a realistic way to clean contaminated drinking water.
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