Massachusetts has issued significant new limits on human-made compounds found in drinking water, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS), which have been linked to cancer, low birth weights, and a range of diseases.
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A report entitled ‘Nanomaterials in the Environment: Current State of Knowledge and Regulations on Chemical Safety’ was published by the German Environmental Agency last month.
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The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) has launched a new Nanotechnology Signature Initiative entitled Water Sustainability through Nanotechnology: Nanoscale Solutions for a Global Scale Challenge. The goal of this initiative is to take advantage of engineered nanomaterials and their unique properties to spur innovation and develop solutions that address water quality, water supply and water management issues.
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