Who Should Pay to Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’?
“Forever chemicals” are harming people and wildlife and should be removed from the soil and water, but who should pay to do that? Witnesses at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing Wednesday didn’t agree on the answer. The chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are used in all kinds of household and […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere, But These Are The Most Common Sources
LeoPatrizi via Getty Images Synthetic chemicals like PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are in takeout containers, furniture and more — and research suggests they may cause serious health problems. Experts share what you can do to protect yourself. Forever chemicals are all around us. Most people ingest or inhale these synthetic chemicals, which include […]