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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are widespread and threaten human health – here’s a...
Firefighting foam left after a fire in Pennsylvania. These foams often contain PFAS chemicals that can contaminate water supplies.Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLike many inventions, the...
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Male fertility: how everyday chemicals are destroying sperm counts in humans...
SciePro/ShutterstockWithin just a few generations, human sperm counts may decline to levels below those considered adequate for fertility. That’s the alarming claim made in epidemiologist Shanna Swan’s...
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New evidence shows blood or plasma donations can reduce the PFAS ‘forever...
ShutterstockYou might have heard of PFAS, a synthetic chemical found in certain legacy firefighting foams, non-stick pans, carpets, clothes and stain- or water-resistant materials and paints. PFAS...
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How safe is it to drink rainwater?
There are concerns about how safe rainwater is to drink.In many parts of the world, including Africa, people rely on rainwater as a source of drinking water, as well as for other household and...
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‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere – here’s what you need to know about them
Some non-stick pans may contain PFAS.Parpalea Catalin/ ShutterstockWhether you’ve heard of them before or not, “forever chemicals” are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara...
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PFAS: you can’t smell, see or taste these chemicals, but they are everywhere...
PFAS are persistent and spread through the atmosphere via hydrological processes.Chatchawal Phumkaew/ShutterstockHumans perceive risk based largely on what we can see, smell and taste. Those senses...
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‘Forever chemicals’ have made their way to farms. For now, levels in your...
ShutterstockThey stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains in clothes and carpets. They help firefighting foam to extinguish fires. But the very thing that makes “forever chemicals”...
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You’ve read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe
Shutterstock“Are nonstick pans toxic”? “Can aluminium cookware cause dementia?” “Are my scratched pans still safe?” That’s just a sample of a few worrying headlines about the safety of our pots and...
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Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS
A new federal regulation will set national limits on two 'forever chemicals' widely found in drinking water.Thanasis Zovoilis/moment via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is...
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PFAS might be everywhere – including toilet paper – but let’s keep the health...
ShutterstockThe United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking water. The...
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New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and...
PFAS can be found in hundreds of water systems in the U.S.d3sign/Moment via Getty ImagesHarmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and...
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PFAS for dinner? Study of ‘forever chemicals’ build-up in cattle points to...
ShutterstockPFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, have been found just about everywhere on Earth, including in toilet paper.These chemicals are a group of artificial compounds based on carbon and...
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Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies...
Better labelling of personal care products is necessary to inform consumers of 'forever chemicals.'(Shutterstock)Cosmetics and personal care products enhance the way we look and feel. During the...
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3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now,...
How long do chemicals really need to last? Andrew Brookes via Getty ImagesPFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made...
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Canada takes first step to regulate toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ But is it enough?
PFAS or 'forever chemicals' are found in fire-fighting foam, food packaging, waterproof cosmetics, non-stick pans, stain- and water-resistant fabrics and carpeting, cleaning products and...
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Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new...
ShutterstockThere’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.While the full...
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‘Eco-friendly’ straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat...
PFAS concentrations were discovered in almost all of the paper and bamboo straws tested.Sia Footage/ShutterstockDrinking straws that are made from materials like paper and bamboo are often promoted as...
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Toxic diets: Canadian orcas face high risks of pollution-related health effects
Killer whales, also called orcas, are known for their intelligence and striking presence. They are also enduring a silent but persistent threat beneath the surface of our oceans. My research...
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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are getting into ocean ecosystems, where dolphins,...
PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leach out of failing septic systems and landfills...
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‘Forever contaminant’ road salts pose an icy dilemma: Do we protect drivers...
As winter approaches, many communities in Canada and around the world arm themselves against icy roads and sidewalks with a time-honoured ally: road salt. For decades, applying road salt has been...
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Australian dolphins have the world’s highest concentrations of ‘forever...
A Burrunan dolphinMarine Mammal FoundationAs predators at the top of the food chain, dolphins tend to accumulate and magnify high levels of toxins and other chemicals in their bodies. So health...
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PFAS forever chemicals found in English drinking water – why are they...
husjur02/ShutterstockPFAS chemicals (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), also known as forever chemicals, are rarely out of the news at the moment. The latest concern about this chemical group is...
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Forever chemicals in ski wax are being spread on snowy slopes
A study of the Austrian slopes has found that forever chemicals in ski wax end up on the slopes, in soil and snow.Artur Didyk/ShutterstockEvery February half-term, I think back to the French ski trips...
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Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time –...
PFAS are showing up in water systems across the U.S.Jacek Dylag/Unsplash, CC BYChemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food...
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