Courtesy: CNNDENVER, C.O. (KVRR) — The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded North Dakota with grant money to fund projects aimed at reducing PFAS in drinking water. PFAS, sometimes referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ describes a group of chemicals used in several products which have been found found in water, food, and even people around the globe. The money comes from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…
courtesy, NDSUFARGO (KVRR) – Researchers at North Dakota State University say they’ve found a solution to PFAS substances that are widely used in manufacturing plastics. The so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are used in nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams and don’t break down in the environment or in the body. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health risks, including…
The new State Lab is under construction on the Capitol grounds in Bismarck on Nov. 21, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new State Lab under construction on the Capitol grounds will give North Dakota expanded capabilities to address public health and environmental concerns, including testing to detect forever chemicals. North Dakota’s Department of Environmental…
