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How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.

Por: The New York Times Science February 23, 2023

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Polar bears in the Arctic and plankton in the Pacific. Cardinals in Atlanta and crocodiles in South Africa.While concern about PFAS compounds, also known as “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly, , the pollutants have also been detected in wildlife. Now, a review of research made public on Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit advocacy organization that focuses on environmental safety, shows PFAS turning... + full article



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