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Scientists issue crucial warning about dangerous chemicals found in our water: ‘These chemicals are in all of us’
Aug 21, 2023
https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-issue-crucial-warning-dangerous-190000604.html
Long-lasting manmade chemicals known as PFAS, which stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become so prevalent that they are now found in the blood of humans and animals all over the world.
The widespread substances, often called “forever chemicals,” are turning up in the air we breathe, the soil that grows our food, and the water we drink.
What are PFAS?
Appearing in everyday products worldwide since the 1940s, PFAS continue to be widely used in items designed to resist heat, oil, or water, including clothing, furniture, food packaging, nonstick cookware, insulation, adhesives, and more.