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Prioritizing critical elements for environmental research
Multidisciplinary approach to prioritize critical elements for environmental research
Multidisciplinary approach to prioritize critical elements for environmental research
Multidisciplinary approach to prioritize critical elements for environmental research

This infographic introduces an approach that could subsequently be used to prioritize environmental research for the full range of critical elements.

Microbes are important
Why are microbes important?
Why are microbes important?
Why are microbes important?

Text box including a short question/answer on why microbes are important. Can be used for outreach.

Text box including a short question/answer on why microbes are important. Can be used for outreach.

The difference between PFOS and PFAS
What is the difference between PFOS and PFAS?
What is the difference between PFOS and PFAS?
What is the difference between PFOS and PFAS?

Q: What’s the difference between PFOS and PFAS?

A: PFAS is a broad term that refers to a large group of man-made chemicals that contain fluorine atoms. This group includes thousands of different compounds and are highly resistant to degradation. 

Q: What’s the difference between PFOS and PFAS?

A: PFAS is a broad term that refers to a large group of man-made chemicals that contain fluorine atoms. This group includes thousands of different compounds and are highly resistant to degradation. 

USGS PFAS Study Areas
U.S. Geological Survey PFAS Study Areas
U.S. Geological Survey PFAS Study Areas
U.S. Geological Survey PFAS Study Areas

Map of U.S. Geological Survey PFAS study areas. Specific points indicate: 1) Surface water and field studies (teal circles), 2) PFAS in tapwater studies (black circles), 3) PFAS in groundwater studies (orange circles), and 4) Sites where atmospheric samples were collected (yellow triangles).

Map of U.S. Geological Survey PFAS study areas. Specific points indicate: 1) Surface water and field studies (teal circles), 2) PFAS in tapwater studies (black circles), 3) PFAS in groundwater studies (orange circles), and 4) Sites where atmospheric samples were collected (yellow triangles).

Framework for critical mineral priorities
Framework for evaluating research priorities for critical minerals
Framework for evaluating research priorities for critical minerals
Framework for evaluating research priorities for critical minerals

Multidisciplinary Approach That Considers Occurrence, Geochemistry, Bioavailability, and Toxicity to Prioritize Critical Minerals for Environmental Research

Multidisciplinary Approach That Considers Occurrence, Geochemistry, Bioavailability, and Toxicity to Prioritize Critical Minerals for Environmental Research

Videos

Juvenile Coho Salmon in a tank. Coho Salmon 6PPD-Q Exposure Study
Coho Salmon 6PPD-Q Exposure Study
Coho Salmon 6PPD-Q Exposure Study

Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.

Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.

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