Paris, April 4, 2025 (AFP) - Clamping down on 'forever chemicals'

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2025-04-04

Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing regulation worldwide. Officially known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, they are a family of synthetic chemicals able to withstand intense heat and can repel water and grease. They are found in cars, planes, clothes, leather, household products, electronics, food processing and medical equipment. But when they......

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