Spotlight on America

Wastewater treatment facilities pay companies to haul away tons of human excrement or “biosolids.” These companies then have to get rid of the waste and often give it to farmers for free, who then spread it on their land. Kyla Bennett, Director of Science Policy at Public ...

Parvini and his daughter participated in a small, preliminary study by PEER, or the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which involved wiping their hands with specialized wipes to detect chemicals after playing on turf and grass. The study confirmed that kids pick up PFAS ...