Showing posts with label Phytoremediation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phytoremediation. Show all posts

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Hemp plants can suck PFAS, aka "forever chemicals," out of the ground

Hemp, a variety of the plant Cannabis sativa, is often overshadowed by marijuana — a genetically distinct form of cannabis. Used for food, clothing, fuel, and plastics, it’s the seemingly more domestic member of the family.


However, new research suggests we should pay more attention to this nonpsychoactive substance. Hemp, scientists say, has an eco-friendly superpower: It can rid the environment of toxic chemicals.


Members of the Micmac (Mi'kmaq) Nation — a tribe indigenous to what’s now known as Canada’s eastern Maritime Provinces and parts of the northeastern United States — the activist group Upland Grassroots, and research scientists came together in 2019 to test methods for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from land located at the Loring Air Force Base. After years of lobbying and dispute, portions of the former bomber base were given back to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in 2018.


On Tuesday, the eclectic team published a commentary reflecting on their work and progress in the journal Cell Press. The project, so far, is a success: Results suggest planting small fields of fiber hemp removed a primary type of PFAS at the polluted site, a chemical called perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).


“Protecting the land is part of the Micmac beliefs,” Chief E. Peter Paul of the Micmac Nation said in the commentary. “Anything we can do to contribute to making the environment better, we want to be a part of.”


What you need to know first — The idea of removing toxic contaminants from the soil by planting certain plants is known as “phytoremediation.”


Hemp is “versatile in extracting many different kinds of chemicals from the soil,” Chelli Stanley, a member of Upland Grassroots, states in the commentary.

Previous research has also demonstrated industrial hemp can be effective in phytoremediation.


“Hemp phytoremediation has been previously used for other types of soil contaminants – mainly metals,” Sara L. Nason, one of the lead researchers on the project, tells Inverse. Nason is a scientist affiliated with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station.


Hemp plants can suck PFAS, aka "forever chemicals," out of the ground

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Jana Elementary Nuclear News Florissant MO


 Join the FUSRAP team for a townhouse at the Florissant Municipal Court tonight, from 5 to 8 p.m. to review the preliminary results from sampling efforts for radioactive material at Jana Elementary School. 


anyone can attend for free ! Here is the Jana Elementary School Nuclear Report from USARMY FUSRAP Facebook Live Link and invitation: https://fb.me/e/325DvwNfg

Here is the Jana Elementary School Nuclear Report from USARMY FUSRAP Facebook Live Link and invitation: https://fb.me/e/325DvwNfg
Here is the Jana Elementary School Nuclear Report from USARMY FUSRAP Facebook Live Link and invitation: https://fb.me/e/325DvwNfg



The Florissant Municipal Court is located at 4575 Washington St., Florissant, MO 63033.


In advance of tonight’s public engagement, the St. Louis District has posted some of the materials that will be shared and discussed.

These materials, along with additional information on these efforts, can be accessed here: www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/FUSRAP/Jana-Elementary/

For more information: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/.../community-about.../

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters | Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) 
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Kenaf Hibiscus Cannabinus L for Phytoremediation -Science Studies-

Sunday, February 17, 2019

StL Plants As Water Protectors

Recently I was in a suburb of StLouis City and happened across this 3 Basin Water Pollution and Filtration setup that cleans pollution from water runoff from a stlouis city street and building parking lots.


Bioremediation and Phytoremediation are the 2 forms of water pollution filtration and cleanup used in this real life St.Louis example. The microbes are the workhorses with this bioremediation system.

A site inspection revealed a 3 level catch basin design. Each catch basin draining into the "downhill" basin below. Each water catch basin also appears to be geared for different contaminant and toxin removal.

Middle Water Filtration Catch Basin

Middle Water Filtration Catch Basin

Upper Water Filtration Catch Basin



Gravel Base Middle Basin

small gravel bioremediation filtration

Each water basin allows the time needed for the toxins and contaminants the opportunity to mingle and the microbes and plant roots. 

This allows the microbes a homebase to feast and break down the contaminants and plant roots the time needed to phytoextract contaminants.

The middle basin with the gravel base is very similar to how a sand filtration system works in a fish tank. The gravel and rocks provide a safe home for the microbes to thrive.

The microbes are the workhorses with this bioremediation system.


Sunday, January 20, 2019

Guest Scotty, from St. Louis - Electro-Phytoremediation Process 8-22-2016


Updated information after phone conversation with person planning phytoremediation project to use hemp to phytoextract toxins from soil.

Is this the video you mentioned? https://youtu.be/pVVWcd9bXrA  the video below explains why not everyone should be able to do this UNTIL the system is proven safe.

   I am not afraid of exposing corruption and shortsightedness everywhere I find it.  

I'll be doing another radio interview this coming week sometime about the electrohemp system.

Lonnie Simpson is interviewer. She's anti nuke, understands plight of downwinders being exposed to contamination and all the health issues.

She mentioned the latest stuff I've pieced together that is wanted by Dept of Defense in re to uranium is dangerous for my safety. I'm not worried or scared and I'm going to share this to the world. (In addition to I have found a buyer in the health industry for the decontaminated material)

If you researched EPA suggestions you'd realize they have a goal of turning toxins into cash to offset remediation costs.  My end disposal options do this in 2 or more ways. Instead of the costly glass infusion you mentioned.
https://www.epa.gov/risk/calculating-preliminary-remediation-goals-prgs


FYI: Paul with Fungi Perfecti informed me: mushrooms will decontaminate nuke rads, but mushrooms still need to be picked up and disposed of [or else the contamination will be reintroduced back into the environment].

Here's the info I shared with the World Wide Hemp group I'm a part of.


 https://facebook.com/HempEnvironmentalForum/?

Lonnie also clued me in on the grant writer who won't consider the organic remediation disposal vs nuke ind suggestions.


It should be pretty interesting interview. She's hip to the nuke ind tactics / shortsighted activist etc.


Fyi: i am not going to mention your name or location but I am going to expose what I feel is shortsighted science because you won't or haven't researched a true solution on this issue.


I'll send more info when we hash out an interview time and where to view it.

Peace,
Scotty


Tuesday, January 15, 2019

An Asian grass can be the key to removing lead from contaminated soil

An Asian grass can be the key to removing lead from contaminated soil:
Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus Henrard) is a perennial grass that can live up to 20 years. It is a bushy, multi-branched desert grass with ascending to erect wiry stems, up to a height of 1-1.6 m, and a stout woody rhizome (FAO, 2010; Ecocrop, 2010). Leaves are alternate with a thin leaf-blade. The inflorescence is a silky, 10 cm long raceme bearing hairy spikelets. The fruit is a caryopsis (Anon., 2010; eFloras, 2010; FAO, 2010; Burkill, 1985).

Sewan grass forms bushy thickets in sandy deserts where it is used for pasture, hay and fodder for livestock. This grazing pasture is of outmost importance in areas where annual rainfall is below 250 mm (Ecocrop, 2010). It is relished by ruminants but does not stand heavy grazing and disappears when overgrazed (El-Keblawy et al., 2009).

Modern agricultural practices have left long-lasting environmental damage, but the latest trend in scientific research – which looks for natural ways of reversing this damage – is hopeful.

Research from JECRC University in India is no exception, as they found a process which restores soil that has been polluted with lead. The study, published in the American […] For the study, researchers utilized phytoremediation to remove the lead from contaminated soil.
Defined as “the efficient use of plants to remove, detoxify or immobilize environmental contaminants in a growth matrix (soil, water or sediments) through the natural biological, chemical or physical activities and processes of the plant,” the procedure refers to a number of technologies that use plants to remove both organic and inorganic contaminants in soil and water.

 In this procedure, plants are grown in polluted soil to either remove a contaminant, contain it in their roots, or even degrade it completely. These plants are then harvested, processed, and disposed of.


The team first collected soil and water samples that have been contaminated by lead and put these in pots in differing concentrations. They then sowed sewan grass over a 105-day pot trial period. During this time, the team regularly sampled the soil and water to evaluate the amount of heavy metal was present in the soil.



Based on the findings, the researchers discovered that lead adversely affected the growth of sewan grass from the experiment. However, they also found that it was receptive to the lead and that the roots had accumulated it. During the samples, they found increased concentrations of lead in the roots on the 45th and 65th day after exposure.



“The lead accumulation in Lasiurus scindicus (mostly in its roots) confirming its potentiality as a phytoremediator and due to polluted soil pH high amount of lead accumulated in root compare to [the leaves],” the researchers concluded. They also looked at the potential of the grass to be further developed to restore lead-polluted soil.






Sunday, January 13, 2019

3 Hemp Spokesmen Expose CBD safety



https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1114688218709442&id=526586707519599&ref=m_notif&__tn__=C-R
Contaminants or pesticides: Was the hemp grown in pesticide-soaked soil? Did it get into the product? Was the CBD extracted using solvents? Are they in the product? "Request batch testing [results] to make sure there's no issue of contaminants, toxins, heavy metals, etc.," says Stanley. "Every company should not only have in-house testing but also verify through credible third-party laboratories that the product has the right concentration of CBD and is free from contaminants, residual solvents, and pesticides." 

CBD from Hemp with another Phytoremediation Warning. 


Hemp is a powerful phytoremediation crop, which means it cleans the soil. Stanley (It's also referred to as a bio-accumulator.)

That means where hemp is planted, 

it absorbs everything that's in the soil around it—which can include toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, and nuclear fallout. 


You'll want to ensure the hemp in your product is grown using responsible farming practices in soil that is pre-tested for toxins



Reeves emphasized this too, saying the way hemp is grown is tantamount to its safety as a consumer product.

Melany Dobson, chief administrative officer at Hudson Hemp advises: 

Look for CBD products made with American-grown hemp because they're generally safer than hemp grown overseas.
Article source How to Buy the Best Safe and Effective CBD Products

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

2019 R&D ElectroHemp

ElectroHemp is preparing for R&D Projects that will highlight how their system speeds up contamination removal and organically disposes hazardous waste.

  • Phytoremediation Assisted Contamination Cleanup
  • Organic Hazardous Waste Disposal
  • Turning Hazardous Waste into income
  • Soil and Water Buffer Zones
  • Phytoremediation Rafts for water cleanup and remediation 

If you or your organization would like to join in, partner, sponsor, advertise, or just learn more about the R&D projects use the contact form, subscribe to the blog feed or stay tuned by monitoring the blog.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Remediation Terminology Definitions

Frequently used Soil and Water definitions ElectroHemp uses  when sharing the BioRad system and process which organically cleans Water and Soil in the Phyto-Enhanced system.

Phytoremediation is defined by UNEP as the living green plants for in sutu removal, degradtion, and containment in soils, surface waters, and groundwater.
Phytoremediation is defined by UNEP as the living green plants for in sutu removal, degradtion, and containment in soils, surface waters, and groundwater.
Bioremediation is a process that uses mainly microorganisms, plants, or microbial or plant enzymes to detoxify contaminates in the soil and other environments.
Bioremediation is a process that uses mainly microorganisms, plants, or microbial or plant enzymes to detoxify contaminates in the soil and other environments.


Contamination is defined as any impairment of the quality of the water of the State by sewage or industrial waste to a degree which creates an actual hazard to public health thru poisoning or through the spread of infectious disease.
Contamination is defined as any impairment of the quality of the water of the State by sewage or industrial waste to a degree which creates an actual hazard to public health thru poisoning or through the spread of infectious disease.

Heavy Metals are defined as the metals that have an atomic mass greater than 20 and are transition metals, metalloids, actinides, and lanthanides.
Heavy Metals are defined as the metals that have an atomic mass greater than 20 and are transition metals, metalloids, actinides, and lanthanides.


Toxicity is the ability of a substance to cause a living organism to undergo adverse effects upon exposure.
Toxicity is the ability of a substance to cause a living organism to undergo adverse effects upon exposure.




Monday, December 31, 2018

ElectroHemp 2019 Plans

2019 is the year ElectroHemp takes Phytoremediation Assisted Science to the Field in Pilot Study activities.
The Future Phytoremediation Assisted Soil and Water Cleanup Pilot Study Activity will include:
  1. Business Partnerships
  2. Job openings
  3. Science and Scientific collaboration


ElectroHemp Green Remediation Intro

ElectroHemp Pilot Study's will be undertaken to perfect and streamline the organic green remediation system and process of the Team has been fine-tuning.
ElectroHemp Job Opportunity Examples: 9 or More job slots with possible Dual and Tri job responsibilities.
  • Volunteers
  • College Internships
  • Hazmat Equipment Operator / Driver
  • Greenhouse / Horticulturalists
  • Environmental Scientist Laboratory & Testing Technician
  • Mechanical + Equipment Mechanic
  • Electronics Equipment Installation + maintenance
  • Records and Bookkeeper 
  • Attorney Environmental + Patents
  • Spokesmen - Advertising 
  • Marketing - Sales - Contracts
 If you are interested in joining the ElectroHemp team or have a property in the St.Louis Region you need assistance with we are interested in working with you.

ElectroHemp cleans soil and water with a Phytoremediation assisted process that turns pollution into cash.

The science of phytoremediation

The study of heavy metal tolerance in plants in the late 1980s. The discovery of hyperaccumulator plants, which contain levels of heavy metals that would be highly toxic to other plants, prompted the idea of using certain plant species to extract metals from the soil and, in the process, clean up soil for other less tolerant plants.



Scientists also found that certain plants could degrade organic contaminants by absorbing them from the soil and metabolizing them into less harmful chemicals.

In addition to plants, microorganisms that live in the rhizosphere (the actively growing root zone of the soil) play a major role in degrading organic chemicals, often using these chemicals as a carbon source in their metabolism. In many cases, even the physical presence of a plant can improve the condition of the soil, giving it structure and stability and altering hydrology by enhancing water retention and preventing erosion.



There is no doubt that plants and the microbes associated with them can profoundly alter an ecosystem. Different types of phytoremediation have different potential results, such as accumulation of heavy metals in specific plant organs, voltilization from leaf surfaces, alteration of the form or availability of an organic chemical in the soil or within the plant, or actively excluding chemicals from plant tissues and keeping them out of the food chain.

The result depends on site-specific research and this approach is not generally appropriate for grossly contaminated soils that are an immediate ecological health risk. The major challenge to using phytoremediation effectively remains gaining an understanding of these various plant–chemical interactions and learning how to apply them safely in remediation programs

phytoremediation science paper source

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Phytoremediation Raft Remove Toxic Pollutants Water

The following photos are examples of where ElectroHemp Phytoremediation Raft designs can be designed to remove any number or combination of toxic pollutants found in water sources from Bridgetown and Westlake Landfill this would stop the pollution from entering the Public Water Supply, as pointed out by Alex Cohen.



The above 3 photos courtesy Environmental Activist and Humanitarian Alex Cohen- https://m.faceboAlex Cohen.
ElectroHemp Phytoremediation Rafts Remediation Example for decontamination of water.
ElectroHemp Phytoremediation Rafts


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