‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

January 6, 2025 / by HIROKO TABUCHI / Chemicals, Environment, environmental protection agency, Food Contamination and Poisoning, Fresh Water, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Journalism, New York Times, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), pollution, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Recycling of Waste Materials, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, research, Sewers and Sewage, United States, Water, Water Pollution

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/climate/forever-chemicals-pfas-sewage-drinking-water.html

Sometimes Acidification Research Requires a Scrub Brush

August 23, 2018 / by Emily Brauner / acidification, Conservation, Fresh Water, Lands, noaa, Ocean Conservancy, Ocean Network Stories, Oceans, research, Science & Conservation, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Dr. Janet Reimer, a postdoctoral research associate at University of Delaware, describes how regular coastal ocean monitoring provides clues about the sources of acidification in nearshore waters. When she’s not at work on the high seas, Dr. Reimer enjoys camping, taking trips to the beach, gardening and spending time with her family […]

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