Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can Break Down Certain “Forever Chemicals”
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have identified two bacteria species that can degrade a stubborn group of pollutants, known as “forever chemicals” or PFAS. These naturally-occurring bacteria can break the chemical bonds in these
Aurora College plans remediation and monitoring programs
Aurora College hopes to develop two courses specializing in mine remediation as the Northwest Territories increasingly looks to cleanup work as a source of revenue and an area of expertise.
Hotspots H2O: Proposed Nuclear Waste Site in Canada Draws First Nations Concern
The proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) to contain low-level radioactive waste near the Ottawa River has encountered mounting opposition from Algonquin First Nations, supported by more than 140...
New invention turns toxic forever chemicals (PFAS) into harmless molecules
In our quest to discover ways to rid our environment of “forever chemicals,” the focus is now shifting towards a worrying subclass of these pollutants that contain chlorine atoms within their chemical makeup...
Real-Time Detection and Quantification of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detection and quantification have gained significant attention within analytical chemistry.1 This field has become very...
New federal PFAS report details risks, pathways for ‘forever chemicals’
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released a new report as a draft assessment that identifies the potential risks and contamination pathways for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, for the environment and human health.
Remediation and Reclamation: Going green at Gunnar Mine and Mill
Remediation efforts at the former Gunnar Mine and Mill Site has reached a new milestone —with the first stage of revegetation coming to fruition.
B.C. introduces new legislation for high-risk industrial projects
The Government of British Columbia is amending legislation to ensure owners of high-risk industrial projects are responsible for the full cost of environmental cleanup if their projects are abandoned.
