Activated charcoal has been exposed to chemicals that allow it to bind to certain substances. Many water filters contain activated charcoal because it can remove toxins from drinking water.

Globally, deforestation and climate change threaten both livelihoods and the environment. Traditional charcoal production has long been a major driver of forest loss, especially in Africa, worsening ...

Japan's Environment Ministry has called on local governments to properly handle activated charcoal used to absorb PFAS chemicals. The move follows a conclusion by an external expert committee ...