Research led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found that the “indestructible” per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may actually be removed from water by native hydroponic plants and may serve as a strategy to remediate PFAS water. “PFASs are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ because they don’t break down, instead of accumulating in…

Commentary Just thought you might like to know what the federal government is doing on your behalf, how the feds are spending your tax dollars on a crazy-sounding lawsuit. The dispute pits a South Dakota farm family, the Fosters, against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fight is over a mud puddle. Yep, you read…

Huntington Beach police say they cleared out homeless encampments at environmentally-sensitive areas after finding them to be ridden with trash and drug paraphernalia. “[There was] pollution, fires, litter, and drug use in that area, such as discarded needles, which had a significant environmental impact in an ecologically sensitive area,” Huntington Beach Lt. Brian Smith told…