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Scientists confirm 'forever chemicals' are absorbed through the skin

PFAS, known as forever chemicals, can make their way into the bloodstream through skin contact, according to new research.

Ecotech

This Swiss start-up is breaking down forever chemicals with bubbles

PFAS are poisoning us, but destroying them is still difficult and expensive. One Swiss start-up may have the answer.

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Prenatal exposure to chemicals may increase risk of childhood obesity

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy may increase the risk of obesity and hypertension in children, new research suggests.

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Von der Leyen mollifies MEPs over PFAS ban concerns

An exchange of letters reveals German centre-right MEPs' concerns over a proposed blanket ban of PFAS 'forever chemicals', and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to reassure them that industry will be shielded from negative impacts.

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Inside the activist group that stormed a French forever chemical plant

Euronews Green followed members of Extinction Rebellion as they prepared to break into French chemical giant Arkema.

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Commission seeks to clarify ‘essential use’ of dangerous chemicals

The European Commission has drawn up strict criteria on when the use the most dangerous substances is justified, but with an overhaul of the EU's core chemicals regulation still on ice, green NGOs have urged a redoubling of efforts to limit pollution and health risks.

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Use of harmful chemicals growing, agencies find

New joint-assessment puts the spotlight on chemical pollution while NGOs urge EU officials to tackle the issue in the upcoming mandate.

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US places first ever limits on forever chemicals in drinking water

Campaigners have celebrated the limit on toxic PFAS, saying ‘We couldn’t ask for a better standard’.

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Could ‘forever chemicals’ soon be banned in France?

Forever chemicals are the 'health scandal of the century’ on the same level as asbestos, say French politicians.

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New anti-emissions rules risk spread of PFAS, claims NGO

Alternatives to toxic chemicals are already available but need to see a greater market uptake.

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400 French climate activists storm chemical site in PFAS protest

The Pierre-Bénite plant has been targeted before, as local health concerns grow.

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Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns

Analysis conducted by Pesticide Action Network Europe revives debate on PFAS ban covering active substances in pesticides.

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Tea bags and takeaways linked to forever chemicals in blood stream

Researchers believe it is the first study to examine how people’s diets are associated with the levels of forever chemicals in their blood over time.

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Scientists say cancer spread could be sparked by ‘forever chemicals’

Numerous studies have already associated PFAS with higher rates of cancers, including kidney, prostate and breast cancer.

Nature

Scientists step inside the secret world of tomato communication

Heirloom vs hybrid tomatoes: Scientists find organic plants can fight off caterpillars better.

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MEPs wave through raft of Green Deal legislation as elections loom

The European Parliament's environment committee has approved provisional deals with governments on half a dozen key pieces of environmental law, as lawmakers hurry to complete as much Green Deal legislation as possible before EU elections.

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Is Santa bearing toxic toys?

Take care while unpacking Christmas stockings - the presents inside may contain hazardous chemicals such as lead and phthalates, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) warns in its latest report.

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Glyphosate: The much-criticised herbicide that's still used in Europe

Why has glyphosate still not been banned? This is the question being put to politicians by the victims of this herbicide, as the European Commission extends its authorisation for ten more years.

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Why are authorities warning against eating homegrown eggs in Paris?

Scientists say that hens foraging on polluted soil is the root cause of the problem.

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Researchers link lower sperm concentration in men to insecticides

A systematic review of 25 studies conducted over almost 50 years indicated a strong association between pesticides that are commonly found in food and lower sperm concentrations.