Environmental health

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Research Brief

New method for removing PFAS from groundwater

PFAS pose health concerns across the country, and new research co-led by the University of Minnesota could provide a revolutionary solution to cleaning up so-called “forever chemicals” that continue to be one of the most challenging environmental health issues of our time. 

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Research Brief

Fungi from Minnesota can kill emerald ash borer beetles

A new study from the University of Minnesota found that several species of parasitic fungi were effective at killing emerald ash borer beetles, one of the most devastating forest pests to ever hit North America. 

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Andy Erickson

Research Manager, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory

Gabriel Chan

Associate Professor , Center for Science, Technology and Environmental Policy

Craig Hedberg

Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences
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