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🤰PFAS: The "Eternal Pollutants" Threatening Fetal Development

For illustration purpose, AI was used to generate the post's image. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous—in our water, air, food packaging, cosmetics, and even inside our bodies.

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🚨 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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France Adopts New Law on PFAS: A Turning Point in Regulation?

A Major Step for Environmental Protection in France 🇫🇷 On February 20th, 2025, the French National Assembly passed a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting the population from the risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.

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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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PFAS: Concerning Revelations and Regulatory Challenges

🧪 PFAS, the Eternal Pollutants PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment and accumulate in living organisms.

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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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CASC4DE at the 5th National Research Meetings on Polluted Sites and Soils

📅 Date: February 4th-5th 2025 📍 Location: Paris, organized by ADEME 🌍 As part of our participation in the IPANEMA project, coordinated by INRAE under the direction of Eric Michel, the CASC4DE team will contribute to the discussions on environmental research and innovation.

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PFAS and Neurotoxicity: An Emerging Concern for Brain Health

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have the alarming ability to bypass the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in brain cells. This highlights their neurotoxic potential and raises concerns about their long-term effects.

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PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Bottled Mineral Water

A recent investigation has uncovered a worrying presence of PFAS — known as “forever chemicals” — in some popular bottled mineral waters in France.

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Breaking Ground in PFAS Bioremediation: Microbes Offer a Sustainable Solution!

At CASC4DE, we are always on the lookout for groundbreaking scientific advancements that resonate with our commitment to quality and sustainability across industries.

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