‘Forever chemicals’ can be detected almost anywhere using the right analytical equipment. This raises concerns about the health effects of current exposure levels.
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There are more so-called “forever chemicals” than you might know of. And although they may have already contaminated our environment, we don’t need to continue using them.
Artificial sweeteners aren’t metabolised by the human body, so they are excreted – and that’s where the environmental problems begin.
A new study sheds light on how important exposure to PFAS chemicals via the skin might be and indicates which chemical structures might be most easily absorbed.
A more precautionary approach is required for the regulation of PFAS chemicals, otherwise industries will continue polluting the environment without breaking any laws.
It is difficult and expensive to effectively remove ‘forever chemicals’ from your drinking water at home. And you also don’t want to get rid of the health-giving minerals water contains.
Tap water is just one of the ways people are exposed to PFAS.
Should Australian authorities follow the US lead and impose lower limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in our drinking water?
PFAS are commonly found in waterproof clothing, stain-resistant textiles, cosmetics and cookware. Here’s how to best minimise your exposure to these forever chemicals.
Corporations have an incentive to make profits – even if their products hurt or even kill people. Here’s how to stop history repeating.
In Australia, the taxpayer has footed the bill for the forever chemical clean-up so far. But this will have to change.
Filtering out PFAS is only the first step. These ‘forever chemicals’ still have to be destroyed, and there are many questions about how to do that safely.
Synthetic chemicals found in ski wax have been found in the snow and soil on ski slopes and could pose a toxic threat to the environment.
They have properties that make them essential for many products.
Researchers are finding alarming concentrations of persistent pollutants such as PFAS in Australian dolphins. These record-breaking levels are cause for concern.
Increasing awareness of the dangers ‘forever chemical’ road salts pose to our fresh water systems highlights the urgent importance of finding new approaches to de-icing our roads.
Scientists found PFAS hot spots in Miami’s Biscayne Bay where the chemicals are entering coastal waters and reaching the ocean. Water samples point to some specific sources.
The accumulation of synthetic pollutants found in the blubber of killer whales is impacting the marine mammals’ health. Urgent action is needed to tackle the issue.
Paper and bamboo straws contain ‘forever chemicals’ – maybe threatening the health of people and wildlife.
New restrictions on PFAS and other potentially hazardous chemicals in Australia present an opportunity for industry to develop alternatives for new, safe and clean products.
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Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Professor of Biochemistry, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Environmental and Soil Chemistry, Michigan State University
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Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
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Lecturer in Environmental Health, University of Birmingham
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PhD Candidate in Quantum Technology & Innovation Governance, Institue for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer and Haematologist, Macquarie University
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Professor of Biology, University of Portsmouth
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Research Associate Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo
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