Dismantling the PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'...

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<p><strong>#169<br /> </strong><br /> Time for some action. This week on our &quot;forever chemicals&quot; aka PFAS series, get ready to talk about what we can do about PFAS. Can we get rid of them? Can we filter them? Destroy them? Once and for all? Let's find out.</p> <p><stron ... Show More

<p><strong>#170<br /> </strong><br /> So is there any hope of destroying forever chemicals? Once we've made these super resilient molecules, can we finally figure out how to unmake them? And if so, how? Well the good news is yes, they can be destroyed, and the methods are fascina ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of chemicals known as PFAS, are often called "forever chemicals" because of how long they persist in the environment. They are prevalent in drinking water and have been linked to negative health outcomes.</p> <p dir="ltr"> ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode for 21st February 2023, we narrate a tale of PFAS or forever chemicals and whether we can dump them forever.</p> 

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The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed strict new limits for PFAS “forever” chemicals in drinking water. PFAS are associated with health concerns including cancers and reproductive issues, so the move is being called a huge win for public health. Also, so-called “chemic ... Show More

<p><strong>#167<br /> </strong><br /> Have you heard of &quot;forever&quot; chemicals? Or PFAS, or PFOAS, or Teflon, or a bunch of other associated names and labels? Or have you ever used nonstick cookware, or a modern rain coat, or the countless other items that use PFAS today? ... Show More

<p><strong>#168<br /> </strong><br /> Continuing our series on &quot;forever chemicals&quot; aka PFAS, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAS come from? Why were they made? Were there any signs of PFAS being a problem early on? Let's investigate.</p> <p><strong ... Show More

The Biden administration has new plans to reduce the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in America’s drinking water. Barbara Moran, WBUR’s climate and environmental correspondent, explains why that will only get us so far. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by ... Show More