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fromNature
2 months ago

History of 'forever' chemicals is written in Antarctic snow

'Forever' chemicals, which do not break down in the environment, have been detected in Antarctica, highlighting their widespread presence even in remote areas.
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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fetuses likely have more forever chemicals' in blood than thought report

Fetuses contain 42 different PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, far exceeding previous estimates based on testing only four common compounds.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago
SF food

Is Your Air Fryer Toxic? - Tasting Table

PFAS chemicals in air fryer coatings like Teflon break down extremely slowly over centuries and pose health risks, but remain safe below 500°F.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Pets

Warning to pet owners over TOXIC cancer-causing chemicals in foods

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in pet foods pose significant exposure risks to companion animals, with wet foods delivering the highest daily intake despite lower concentrations per gram.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Is Your Air Fryer Toxic? - Tasting Table

PFAS chemicals in air fryer coatings like Teflon break down extremely slowly over centuries and pose health risks, but remain safe below 500°F.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Warning to pet owners over TOXIC cancer-causing chemicals in foods

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in pet foods pose significant exposure risks to companion animals, with wet foods delivering the highest daily intake despite lower concentrations per gram.
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US politics
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The Trump Administration's Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals

The EPA is prioritizing faster approval of new chemicals for data centers, potentially enabling rapid approval of new 'forever chemicals' with limited oversight.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Action demanded over toxic forever chemicals' in UK water supplies

Forever chemicals have been detected at potentially harmful levels in untreated drinking water sources serving over six million people, prompting 23 enforcement notices.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Here's how the 2025 legislative session closed: the lowdown on the environment

California extended its cap-and-trade program to 2045, accelerated clean energy measures, and balanced climate leadership with controversial decisions on oil drilling and forever chemicals.
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