PFAS Archives

05.14.2020 a statue of a man in front of a white building

Environment
Environmental Health

Gently Down the Stream

Depending on the location in New Hampshire's Merrimack River, PFAS levels were 100 to 400 times higher than recommended safety thresholds.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

09.20.2019 a hand holding a plastic fork underwater

Environment
Environmental Health

Tiny Toxicity

Researchers are looking for evidence on whether ingestion of microplastics have an impact on human health and, if so, by how much.

Fellow Jori Fortson

09.19.2017 Mist rising off the Cape Fear River

Environment
Environmental Health

Contaminated Water

The waterproof and nonstick qualities of the PFASs lend themselves well for use in consumer products such as nonstick pans, outdoor clothing, and firefighting foam. But research has linked PFASs to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune suppression.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

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