Understanding “Forever Chemicals” and Their Risks
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Forever chemicals are called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short. These manufactured chemicals are used in many products.
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It's time for Canada to end the use of PFAS. - Ecojustice
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$2 billion cost to clean up water contamination at military bases, defense official says
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Exposure to common 'forever' chemicals linked to risk factor for heart disease: study
Study reveals companies used Big Tobacco's tactics to 'distort' evidence of toxic 'forever' chemicals in their products
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Breathing Room – Page 2 – A Space to Take a Breath & a Step Towards Wellness
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Sustainable Development Goals
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Forever chemicals could be in some 45% of U.S. tap water, USGS estimates : NPR
🌎 Forever chemicals are alarming for women. Learn what they are and how to avoid them., DataCures posted on the topic
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Forever Chemicals exposure linked to health issues: understand and prevent the risks, by Sara Korchmaros, DataCures
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Toxics, Free Full-Text
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The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health - Annals of Global Health