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PFOS is not just persistent, it is toxic. A recent study on Ruditapes decussatus found tissue-specific damage, with gills as the primary target. Another clear sign that PFAS pollution is harming marine ecosystems and demands better monitoring and remediation. #PFAS

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New research shows that even high-temperature destruction of PFOS and PFOA can generate other PFAS byproducts. This highlights a key point: scalable, low-cost remediation and bioremediation of contaminated water may be the most practical solution to PFAS pollution. 1/2

New research reveals a groundwater blind spot: 163 persistent and mobile chemicals, including ultrashort-chain PFAS, detected in 82 sites. TFA is dominant. We need better monitoring for these "water-loving" pollutants that bypass natural filters. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c13984

One size doesn't fit all for PFAS. Chain length dictates everything from environmental migration to destruction efficiency. Long-chain vs. short-chain requires different removal mechanisms, from defluorination to backbone cleavage. Read: nature.com/articles/s4154…

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30 years. 58,647 blood measurements. PFAS exposure is global and not declining uniformly. PFOS still accounts for >50% of total burden. PFDA is projected to rise ~70% in serum. Regulation reduces legacy compounds. It does not stop substitution. Mitigation must be measurable.

The study is cross-sectional and does not establish causality. Still, it raises a broader question: is mitigation sufficient, or does effective risk management ultimately require elimination? Source: Source: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 2/2

A new study of about 15,000 U.S. adults links blood levels of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to accelerated biological aging, suggesting roughly a 15-year increase associated with high exposure to Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). 1/2

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A new study shows microbial communities can reductively defluorinate PFAS, with up to 90% degradation and increased dehalogenase genes confirming C–F cleavage. PFAS are degradable. The challenge now is scaling and optimizing these enzymatic pathways. #pfas #bioremediation

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A new study found 163 persistent and mobile chemicals, including ultrashort chain PFAS, in groundwater used for drinking water. Industrial chemicals dominated. Some substances may signal higher overall risk. Are we monitoring the right targets? #PFAS #remediation

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The Council of the EU has adopted stricter rules to protect surface and groundwater, expanding the list of pollutants to include PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and more, and introducing cumulative risk assessment. Are current treatment technologies ready to meet the 2033–2039 targets?

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Activated carbon removes PFAS. But not all PFAS equally. A new study shows adsorption follows: PFOS > PFOA > PFBS. Short-chain PFBS drops 15–35% in the presence of NOM, while PFOS/PFOA fall only 6–7%. Design for long-chain PFAS alone, and you may miss the real breakthrough risk

Thanks to BlueSubsurface for the article and to Artemisa for such a thoughtful conversation about science, water, and long-term solutions. Really appreciated. linkedin.com/pulse/molecula…

@FIIKSA We believe PFAS regulation should follow a coordinated, science-based approach across the entire value chain. Effective policy must combine restrictions with scientific evidence, safer alternatives, and clear pathways to remediate existing contamination.

Are chemicals from your clothes entering your bloodstream?👕⚠️ #France just banned #PFAS, the “forever chemicals” found in everyday items. This landmark move shows that coordinated #policy, #innovation, and action can drive real-world change. Learn more: bit.ly/FII_HHB