Stockholm University research finds that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are re-emitted into the air from crashing ocean waves in higher quantities than other sources, creating a cycle between land and sea.

New research from Stockholm University indicates that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are re-emitted into the air from crashing ocean waves at levels greater than other sources, establishing a cyclical transport process between land and sea. The common belief that PFAS drain into oceans and dilute over time has been debunked, revealing that these substances are re-emitted back to land through ocean waves.

April 08, 2024
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