Posted on Jun 24, 2022
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should know about them
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Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] put out a new advisory warning that even tiny amounts of some of PFAS chemicals found in drinking water may pose risks.
Scientists are finding PFAS everywhere. When products like this end up in landfills, these pollutants seep into our soil, air, and drinking water. That's how PFAS are ending up in food, wildlife, and even our bloodstream.
So, how do we navigate a world filled with harmful chemicals?
Arlene Blum is a biophysical chemist and the executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute, and she spends a lot of her time educating the public about PFAS, including members of Congress.
She guides us through what PFAS are, why they're a problem, and what can be done about them.
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] put out a new advisory warning that even tiny amounts of some of PFAS chemicals found in drinking water may pose risks.
Scientists are finding PFAS everywhere. When products like this end up in landfills, these pollutants seep into our soil, air, and drinking water. That's how PFAS are ending up in food, wildlife, and even our bloodstream.
So, how do we navigate a world filled with harmful chemicals?
Arlene Blum is a biophysical chemist and the executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute, and she spends a lot of her time educating the public about PFAS, including members of Congress.
She guides us through what PFAS are, why they're a problem, and what can be done about them.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should know about them
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"What is PFAS and why is it dangerous?
PFAS are a class of chemicals known to harm human health, causing cancer and other serious medical problems. They are found in products that contain stain- and grease-proof coatings, as well as in the drinking water of many Americans."
"What is PFAS and why is it dangerous?
PFAS are a class of chemicals known to harm human health, causing cancer and other serious medical problems. They are found in products that contain stain- and grease-proof coatings, as well as in the drinking water of many Americans."
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Good article about how far ranging PFAS has reached. I use a reverse osmosis machine for my water since regular filters only get out a little bit.
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