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‘Every American has PFAS in their blood’: Mines professor researching how ‘forever chemicals’ interact with other materials in the environment

PFAS, tiny chemicals that are in everything from cookware to clothing, are the focus of a recent anti-pollution plan from the federal government

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Chris Higgins’ work on PFAS remediation wins SERDP Project of the Year

Christopher Higgins, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been recognized for the top environmental restoration project of the year by the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental science and technology program.

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First-of-its-kind study estimates daily PFAS dietary exposure from vegetables in adults and children

Published today in Environmental Science and Technology, the research was led by Mines’ Chris Higgins and Juliane Brown

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VIDEO: Mines researcher working to understand behavior of 'forever chemicals'

Professor Chris Higgins’ research is focused on PFAS remediation, fate, transport and exposure.

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Mines researchers leading the fight against 'forever' chemicals

Persistent chemical compounds are lurking in our water supply, making their way into drinking water, agriculture and other consumables. How do we begin to treat this problem and make our water safe again?

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What are the health effects of PFAS in drinking water?

Colorado researchers – including Dr. Chris Higgins of Colorado School of Mines – are part of large national study to evaluate health consequences of toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water

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Is treating drinking water enough to limit PFAS exposure?

Researchers from three states currently grappling with water contaminated with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are joining forces to tackle one of the biggest remaining questions facing communities who have found the toxic chemicals used in firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and water-repellent clothing lurking in their water supply.

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