How do we detect pollutants that hide at parts per trillion?

In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Satinder Brar, James and Joan Love Chair in Environmental Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. She explains what “emerging contaminants” are, how her lab tracks them in wastewater, and how collaboration across science, engineering, and policy is essential to keeping our water safe.

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Full transcript, photos, and related resources:

https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-030-satinder-brar

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