PFAS-loaded fire suppression foam can now be made from soybeans
In Georgia, for years, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has been the gold standard for suppressing and extinguishing petroleum-based fires. But its effectiveness has come with a cost: the presence of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that don’t break down and are linked to health and environmental risks. One potential contender to replace the PFAS-laden foam comes […]
