Persistent pollution: Reasons why a ban only on PFAS in consumer products won’t cut it
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PFAS ‘forever pollution’ is widespread across Europe, notably in drinking water and citizens’ blood. A comprehensive proposal to ban the production, sale, and use of these forever chemicals is at risk of being watered down by the Commission, after heavy lobbying by vested interests. Check out our briefing and cartoons to find out why the Commission’s stated priority to ban PFAS in consumer products could just hand the industry a major win.
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PFAS ‘forever pollution’ is widespread across Europe, notably in drinking water and citizens’ blood. A comprehensive proposal to ban the production, sale, and use of these forever chemicals is at risk of being watered down by the Commission, after heavy lobbying by vested interests. Check out our briefing and cartoons to find out why the Commission’s stated priority to ban PFAS in consumer products could just hand the industry a major win.
I want compensation for all the vegetables and eggs from my garden that I have to throw away now.
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I want compensation for all the vegetables and eggs from my garden that I have to throw away now.
Think that has more pfas than the ones from the store?
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Think that has more pfas than the ones from the store?
No, the government explicitly warned everyone not to eat homegrown stuff. I think it's just a ploy by the industry
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No, the government explicitly warned everyone not to eat homegrown stuff. I think it's just a ploy by the industry
Yeah that sounds like fucking bullshit.
It's not like their dirt is special, or they're only growing indoors.