New research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU
The new research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU,” published by members of the European Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe), reveals a startling and rapidly increasing presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines. This study underscores the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination and highlights the […]
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Study Puts Annual Cost of Removing PFAS from the Environment in Europe, Including TFA, at €100 Billion
The cost of removing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from the environment in Europe, including “emerging” PFAS like f-gas by-product trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), would be €100 billion ($108 billion) per year, or €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) after 20 years, according to the “Forever Pollution” study published by a group of journalists and scientists. PFAS, a class of more […]
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Join Us as We Hosts Expert Dr. Hans Peter Arp to Discuss “TFA: A Planetary Boundary Threat”
We continue our crucial series of online events, this time featuring esteemed environmental scientist Dr. Hans Peter Arp. The upcoming session will tackle the significant environmental challenge posed by Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). The online event, titled “TFA: a planetary boundary threat,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, at 2 pm CET. It aims to provide […]
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Researchers Find That PFAS Components Make Up Less Than 1% of a Commercial Heat Pump
By identifying PFAS components and coatings, the research team's goal is to make it easier for OEMs to switch to PFAS-free alternatives.
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