Forever chemicals articles
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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?
“Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water.
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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?
“Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water.
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Government faces legal action over "forever chemical" failings
Eleven campaign groups, including the fire brigade union, have joined forces to take the government to court for failing to prevent pollution from chemical compounds known as PFAS. The case, due to start on August 7, says the government has “failed in its duty of care for Dutch citizens, animals and the environment by showing major shortcomings in protecting them against PFAS pollution”. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do not occur in the environment naturally but are found in...