Mizzou Researchers Discover Simple Solution to Break Down Forever Chemicals

[Watchman]

A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called “forever chemicals” from our drinking water.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) are industrial chemicals used to manufacture thousands of products, including cosmetics, carpeting, non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging and waterproof clothing.

They’re everywhere — the environment, our food and even in our bodies. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that exposure to PFAS may lead to decreased fertility, developmental delays in children and increased risk of some cancers. And they take hundreds or even thousands of years to break down. READ FULL ARTICLE