The scientific community’s understanding of the health and environmental effects of PFAS is evolving at a rapid pace. At the same time, researchers are developing new technologies to assess and remediate PFAS contamination. This section provides the latest updates on developments in PFAS-related science and technology.
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For the first time, PFAS were found in snow and meltwater on Mt. Everest from below the Base Camp to the Balcony. Samples taken are the highest altitude PFAS samples ever retrieved.
December 17, 2020 | Science of The Total Environment
Study identifies PFAS sources and fate processes relevant to agricultural systems and expands plant uptake mechanisms and plant responses to PFAS.
December 15, 2020 | Current Pollution Reports
Human health risks associated with PFAS exposure are critically reviewed.
December 15, 2020 | Journal of Hazardous Materials
Study evaluated the in vitro effects of exposure to C604, compared with PFOA and PFOS in thyroid cells.
December 14, 2020 | Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
Factory producing PFAS coated paper products was identified as main source of PFAS in a contaminated sediment bed.
December 9, 2020 | Environmental Pollution