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The Australian government is taking chemical giant 3M to court for $2 billion over toxic contamination that affected drinking water in Katherine and other communities. Residents who've lived with water warnings for eight years are hoping any settlement will fund health studies and help those who missed earlier compensation.
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.
Thousands of Indians are taking to the streets demanding regulation of "forever chemicals" after discovering a pollution-linked Italian factory was rebuilt in their community. Their growing movement has sparked the country's first parliamentary debate on PFAS safety.
When governments cracked down on "forever chemicals," toxic PFAS levels in Canadian seabirds plummeted 74 percent in two decades. The win proves regulation works, but scientists say newer replacement chemicals need the same treatment.
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.
When residents near North Carolina's largest landfill suspected their well water was making them sick, they teamed up with scientists to prove it. Now they're turning fear into action and getting clean water to families who need it most.
New Jersey's drinking water just got dramatically safer. A Rutgers study found that toxic "forever chemicals" dropped by half thanks to the state's groundbreaking regulations.
New EPA standards mean safer drinking water by 2031, and independent labs now make it easy to verify which filters really work. Here's how to protect your family with confidence.
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.
German researchers have developed a container-sized electron accelerator that destroys PFAS "forever chemicals" in contaminated water, offering a cost-competitive alternative to traditional filters. The technology could soon be deployed at pollution hotspots like Berlin's former Tegel Airport.
Australian scientists created a nano-sized "cage" that captures the toughest forever chemicals in drinking water, removing 98% of PFAS pollutants. The breakthrough could transform how we clean contaminated water supplies worldwide.
Scientists are using blood samples from baby bald eagles to map PFAS contamination across Wisconsin's rivers. The eagles act as early warning systems for toxins threatening both wildlife and people.
A Maine nonprofit is recruiting volunteers to protect shoppers from banned toxic chemicals still lurking on store shelves. The grassroots effort turns everyday citizens into watchdogs for public health.
University of Rhode Island researchers created a breakthrough method to track and clean up toxic PFAS contamination that's been poisoning rivers for decades. Their new tool helps communities finally tackle pollution that could last over a century.
A breakthrough partnership used artificial intelligence to design new materials that can remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in just six months, a process that traditionally takes years. The technology could transform how we clean our water and protect communities from dangerous contaminants.
Scientists discovered their protective gloves were accidentally adding thousands of false plastic particles to pollution research. A chemistry team created new methods to fix contaminated data and help researchers avoid the mistake going forward.
The European Union just gave food safety inspectors a powerful new weapon: an AI platform that can spot contaminated food and fraud before it reaches your plate. TraceMap is now live across all 27 member states, promising faster recalls and safer groceries for 450 million people.
Small falcons are making Michigan cherries safer to eat by scaring away songbirds that contaminate fruit with harmful bacteria. The natural solution is cheaper than pesticides and helps struggling falcon populations too.
After two major baby formula recalls this month, investigators have traced the contamination to a single shared ingredient supplier. Parents can now get clearer guidance as officials work to prevent future incidents.
After decades of rising pollution, dangerous PFAS chemicals in Canadian seabird eggs have plummeted by up to 74%, proving environmental regulations actually work. Scientists tracking northern gannets over 55 years say the dramatic turnaround shows we can reverse chemical contamination when we take action.
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