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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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The Environmental Legacy of Firefighting Foams and PFAS Contamination

This chapter explores the environmental ramifications of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in firefighting, particularly focusing on PFAS contamination at military sites. It emphasizes the broader issues of chemical safety and the efforts of local fire departments to reassess their foam usage.

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