Wisconsin Court Voids State’s Hazardous Substance Designation for PFAS

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had a policy of treating “emerging contaminants” including PFAS as falling within the definition of “hazardous substances” under a state law pertaining to spills, without specifying which emerging contaminants or levels could trigger the spills law. The DNR’s policy was struck down by a Wisconsin state appeals court,…

Combined Adsorption and Electrochemical Oxidation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Using Graphite Intercalated Compound

This study used graphite intercalated compound (GIC) flakes to adsorb and degrade PFOA through electrochemical oxidation and found that the electrochemical process can potentially break down or transform the PFAS compounds into less harmful substances through oxidation or other reactions. February 17, 2024 | Environmental Science and Pollution Research