New tech destroys harmful forever chemicals

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New technologies are emerging to destroy PFAS, or "forever chemicals," found in everyday products. These man-made chemicals persist in the environment for decades and are linked to health issues. Companies are developing methods like electrochemical oxidation and supercritical water oxidation to break down PFAS waste. The US military and industrial manufacturers are piloting these destruction techniques, driven by increasing regulation and lawsuits over PFAS contamination.


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