In the bustling city of Isfahan in Iran, scientists recently checked the tap water for two common chemicals called PFOA and PFOS. These are part of a larger group called PFAS, which are often used in non-stick products. Using a method called DLLME and analyzing with LC-MS, they found that out of 45 samples, the average levels of PFOA were 38. 1 nanograms per liter an...
Water pollution is a growing worry. Harmful chemicals in our water sources jeopardize our health and the environment. Tackling this problem needs better laws, public awareness, and most importantly, innovative technologies to clean up polluted waters. Metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, stand out because of their special properties. In particular, bioMOFs made with ox...
Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many residents still don't have clean water. Over 150, 000 people using municipal water are under boil-water advisories. Shockingly, about 40% of tested private wells are unsafe. This isn't new; 42 million Americans rely on private wells, which aren't regulated. When floods hit, contaminants like sewage and pes...
Leo Case, a decorated World War II veteran, was one of the first to be exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Sadly, he passed away from multiple cancers at the age of 58. His granddaughter, Jessie Hoerman, an attorney from St. Louis, has been on a mission to prove that her grandfather's illness was linked to the tainted water supply. Over ...
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, the country is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning, citing the severe damage to Ukraine's energy and healthcare infrastructure, which has left millions vulnerable as temperatures plummet. The ongoing Russian airstrik...
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Menifee's Quail Valley, the serene landscape is often disrupted by the overpowering stench of failing septic systems during heavy rainstorms.For years, these faulty septic tanks have been spilling raw sewage into yards and roadways, creating a public health hazard and a terrible smell. The failing systems also pose a risk to ...