Xiaozhi Lim

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Scientists and regulators are divided over the threat posed by rising levels of a chemical called TFA

July 22, 2025 | 08:00PM

There’s a new acid in our rain — should we be worried?
Regulatory efforts to purge PFASs from drinking water have led to a rush for technologies that can capture and destroy the chemicals

March 31, 2025 | 08:00PM

How to get rid of toxic ‘forever chemical’ pollution
Unconventional methods for desalination could create more drinking water, help many industries to deal with problematic brines and increase lithium supplies for batteries

July 03, 2024 | 08:00PM

How do you make salty water drinkable? The hunt for fresh solutions to a briny problem
A European agency is considering sweeping restrictions on fluorinated chemicals used in jet engines, electric cars, refrigeration systems, semiconductors and many consumer products

July 31, 2023 | 08:00PM

Could the world go PFAS-free? Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ fuels debate

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