Hacker News with Generative AI: PFAS

It's raining PFAS in South Florida – study (sciencedirect.com)
Atmospheric deposition plays a crucial role in the fate and transport of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), especially in areas far from production sites.
Environmental Science, Pollution, Chemistry, South Florida, PFAS
85 points by Jimmc414 15 days ago | 40 comments
Millions may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water (phys.org)
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking water supplies.
Environmental Issues, Water Contamination, Public Health, PFAS
100 points by wglb 24 days ago | 50 comments
US Air Force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing Supreme Court's Chevron ruling (theguardian.com)
Environmental Law, Supreme Court, Water Contamination, PFAS
139 points by Jimmc414 100 days ago | 173 comments
Researchers develop reusable filter that removes 75% of PFAS from water (euronews.com)
Water Filtration, PFAS, Environmental Science
11 points by Jimmc414 103 days ago | 0 comments
PFAS can be absorbed through human skin (theconversation.com)
PFAS, Human Health, Science, Environmental Health
6 points by meristohm 115 days ago | 1 comments
Tests find high levels of PFAS in one-third of dental floss brands (ehn.org)
Environmental Health, PFAS, Dental Health
27 points by Jimmc414 181 days ago | 3 comments
PFAS increase likelihood of death by cardiovascular disease, study shows (theguardian.com)
Health, Science, Cardiovascular Disease, Environmental Health, PFAS
10 points by peutetre 203 days ago | 0 comments