Scientists may have found an affordable way to destroy forever chemicals

A team of scientists may have found a safe and affordable way to destroy "forever chemicals." PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are found in many household items, including non-stick Teflon pans and dental floss. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency , at least 12,000 such substances exist today. They all share one common feature between them: a carbon-fluorine backbone that is one of the strongest known bonds in organic chemistry. It's what gives PFAS-treated...