Concerns about potential health impacts from 'forever chemicals' PFAS | 7.30

A group of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS have been used in firefighting foam and some non-stick cookware, as well as food packaging, cosmetics and waterproof clothes.

Because of their widespread use they can be found almost everywhere in our environment, causing deep concern about potential health impacts.

Craig Reucassel filed this guest report for 7.30.

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