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‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere; experts worry public awareness is low

Por: The Hill Health July 12, 2023

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A new study finding “forever chemicals” in nearly half of U.S. drinking water adds to a growing body of research on the toxic substances’ pervasiveness in American life.  Yet many Americans remain oblivious to the very existence of a cancer-linked group of compounds known as PFAS — or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.  the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) last week estimates that  contain at least one type of PFAS or forever... + full article



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