🍺 PFAS in Beer: When “Forever Chemicals” Crash the Aperitif
A recent scientific study has raised new concerns about the presence of PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—in one of the world’s most popular beverages: beer.
đźš± Tap Water Banned for Vulnerable People in 11 Haut-Rhin Municipalities: A Local Crisis with National Implications
Saint-Louis AgglomĂ©ration, Haut-Rhin – April 25, 2025 – In a landmark public health decision, the prefect of Haut-Rhin has officially banned the consumption of tap water for vulnerable individuals in 11 municipalities surrounding the Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport, due to high levels of PFAS contamination — persistent pollutants often dubbed “forever chemicals”.
🌱PFAS in Soils: An Underestimated Environmental Threat?
A Deep Dive into the INERIS Report on Firefighting Foam Contamination In December 2024, INERIS (France’s National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks) published a comprehensive study examining PFAS contamination at two highly impacted sites:
🤰PFAS: The "Eternal Pollutants" Threatening Fetal Development
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous—in our water, air, food packaging, cosmetics, and even inside our bodies. These chemicals, prized for their non-stick and waterproof qualities, have become notorious for their extreme persistence in the environment and their potential to cause adverse health effects.
🚨 PFAS and Drinking Water: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
PFAS and Pollution: Critical Threats and Global Responses
đź“ŠPollution 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.