- PFAS’ incredibly strong carbon-flourine. This has been found in human breast milk and the blood of 97% of Americans. Exposure to some PFAS has been linked to fertility problems, changes in metabolism, and an increased risk of obesity and cancer. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/14/forever-chemicals-the-hidden-threat-from-the-pfas-toxins-on-your-shelf 6 comments science
Linking pages
- US legislation banning ‘forever chemicals’ far from certain as Senate fight looms | US Congress | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/19/forever-chemicals-us-house-senate-legislation 18 comments
- John Oliver on protecting against ‘forever chemicals’: ‘It shouldn’t just be on us as individuals’ | John Oliver | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/oct/04/john-oliver-forever-chemicals 8 comments
Linked pages
- Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk | Pollution | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/13/pfas-forever-chemicals-breast-milk-us-study 132 comments
- Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating plastic food containers | Pollution | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/09/toxic-forever-chemicals-plastic-food-containers 61 comments
- Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ widespread in top makeup brands, study finds | Makeup | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jun/15/pfas-makeup-forever-chemicals 16 comments
- Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc/index.cfm 0 comments
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