PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are widespread and threaten human health – here’s a strategy for protecting the public
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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are widespread and threaten human health – here’s a strategy for protecting the public
PFAS chemicals are toxic, widespread and persistent in the environment, and the federal government has been slow to regulate them. A scientist explains why evaluating them one by one isn’t working.
Oct 10, 2020
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⚠️Most disposable plates contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals used for water and grease resistance. But research shows: • PFAS disrupt hormone function and suppress the immune system → Grandjean et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2013 • Heating plastic or coated paper increases chemical leaching → Rudel et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2011 • Even small amounts of daily exposure can accumulate and interfere with detoxification pathways—critical during ca
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