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The PFAS Problem: Demystifying “Forever Chemicals”

In April 2024, the EPA handed its first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standards on a handful of PFAS—a bunch of artificial chemical substances extensively used to make non-stick coatings and merchandise that resist warmth, oil, water and extra. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances preserve meals from sticking to packaging or cookware, make garments and carpets immune to stains, and create firefighting foam that’s simpler. They’re known as “eternally chemical substances” due to their tendency to not break down. PFAS have been used commercially for the reason that Nineteen Forties, and it has lengthy been identified that these chemical substances are poisonous to folks. Massive chemical corporations, corresponding to 3M, have identified in regards to the dangerous qualities of those poisonous chemical substances for many years however deliberately hid the evidence. The EPA now admits that “publicity to PFAS has been linked to lethal cancers, impacts to the liver and coronary heart, and immune and developmental injury to infants and youngsters.

We’re intently following PFAS laws and researching methods to guard ourselves within the meantime. Please attain out to our workers author Lena Beck immediately with questions on PFAS, to inform us what you wish to know subsequent, or to share your story. E-mail: Lena@modfarmer.com 


 

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A brand new report from Meals & Water Watch analyzed why makes an attempt to legally rein in “eternally chemical substances” proceed to fail.


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by Lena Beck

“Perpetually chemical substances” are in every single place, however folks aren’t powerless. Listed below are skilled suggestions for how to decrease your risk of exposure.


 

by Lena Beck

How are you aware in case your merchandise are PFAS-free or not? Right here’s our expert-informed guide.


 

by Lena Beck

Of the hundreds of “eternally chemical substances” on the market, the Environmental Safety Company simply handed a consuming water normal for a small handful of them. Here’s what it means for you.


 

by Lena Beck

PFAS skilled Kyla Bennett solutions Fashionable Farmer reader questions on eternally chemical substances. Right here’s what it means for you.

 


 

“The states and the federal government are acting so slowly, we have to take it upon ourselves to reduce our risk as best we can” Modern Farmer’s PFAS reporting is strengthened by the expertise of organizations like PEER. To connect with PEER CLICK HERE“The states and the federal government are acting so slowly, we have to take it upon ourselves to reduce our risk as best we can” Modern Farmer’s PFAS reporting is strengthened by the expertise of organizations like PEER. To connect with PEER CLICK HERE

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