Scientists Just Found a Surprising Way To Destroy “Forever Chemicals”

Researchers found that intense UV light can help break down PFAS, rather than just filter them out.

The study shows water can generate hydrogen radicals under high-energy UV, which attack PFAS molecules.

This reveals a plausible mechanism for splitting PFAS carbon-fluorine bonds, a key step toward destruction.

The findings could guide more effective, scalable cleanup technologies for contaminated water and other environments.