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Ep 18 Prof Chris Higgins "I have certainly described this as what I think is a major challenge for my generation of environmental engineers"

TalkingPFAS

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Unpacking PFAS: A Journey Through Research and Challenges

This chapter explores the professional journey of a speaker in environmental chemistry and engineering, focusing on their research into PFAS compounds. It highlights the complexities of PFAS behavior in the environment, their presence in consumer products, and the challenges faced by wastewater treatment plants in managing contamination. Additionally, the discussion addresses the ongoing implications of PFAS, including their persistence and the financial burdens of treatment on communities.

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