Environmental Health

🚨 PFAS and Drinking Water: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health

Only the image in this post was generated using AI, for illustration purpose. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often dubbed “forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence in the environment, are now found in our drinking water supplies and the implications are alarming.

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PFAS analytical standards: A Barrier to Scientific Research?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and potential adverse impacts on human health.

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When 'Sustainable' Doesn't Mean 'Safe': PFAS and Bisphenol A Found in 'Eco-Friendly' Food Containers

Recent findings from a study by the CLCV (Consommation, Logement et Cadre de Vie) raise concerns about the safety and transparency of so-called “eco-friendly” food packaging.

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The Toxic Synergy of PFAS Mixtures in Water

🌍 PFAS Mixtures: A Hidden Threat Beyond Individual Compounds Emerging research highlights a troubling reality: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” become far more hazardous when combined.

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Alarming Levels of TFA, Another PFAS 'Forever Chemical,' Detected in European Water Sources

🔬 Recent studies have highlighted concerning levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” in water supplies across Europe.

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PFAS and Pollution: Critical Threats and Global Responses

📊Pollution Among Top Global Threats Pollution is now ranked as the tenth most pressing global threat according to the 2024 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum.

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