For years, we've been investigating the dangers of toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS, showing up in the products we buy, ...

Could one man's trash truly be another's treasure? Well, scientists have unveiled a technique that dramatically increases ...

What goes down your toilet can end up on farm fields across the United States. Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process. Rich in nutrients, they can be ...

Sludge, a byproduct of sewage treatment, is often spread on fields as fertilizer. But growing research shows that toxic chemicals like PFAS are lurking in the muck — and getting into our food. Sludge, ...

Troy has received a state grant to help bring wastewater residue ponds into compliance with environmental permit standards ...

A state study found PFAS in sewage sludge, soil and water across North Carolina. Despite widespread use on farmland, there ...

On Friday, the city announced a $13.5-million deal with the Quebec-based composting company Environmental Management Solutions Inc. to take a portion of the sewage. It takes effect the same day the ...

Using more sludge and less slag in their recipe, researchers were able to create a material that's stronger than even today's enhanced cements and highly resistant to corrosion by acid. It could solve ...

The oil inside your car's engine can sludge up with neglect and infrequent oil changes. Sludge is a nasty contaminant that can destroy an engine if not given attention, but timely oil changes are a ...