EPA has updated its guidance on disposal or destruction of “forever chemicals,” keeping incineration on the short list of acceptable disposal methods. The updated guidance provides updated information on technologies for dealing with PFAS-laden firefighting foam, landfill leachate, nonconsumer textiles and drinking water systems. The three “more protective technologies” are underground injection wells, hazardous waste landfills and thermal treatment, which includes combustion and incineration. However, no one-size-fits-all solution is recommended, with EPA citing the need for additional research and uncertainty on some technologies.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
