"Pervasive and permanent, Forever Chemicals have poisoned the planet. We meet those fighting to hold someone to account. From remote polar regions to the depths of the Amazon, one group of chemicals can be found almost everywhere. PFAS per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have caused one of the most widespread contamination crises in history. They're known as Forever Chemicals because they don't biodegrade, staying and accumulating in our bodies and in the environment."
"And they're toxic, with exposure linked to a list of health problems, including cancer. For decades, PFAS have been used in countless products, lauded for their heatproof, waterproof and greaseproof qualities. They're in cooking utensils, cosmetics, raincoats, firefighting foam, motor oil and thousands more. But now they're in our bodies, too. People & Power tells the story of how a single group of chemicals poisoned the entire planet, and meets the men and women fighting to bring those responsible to justice."
PFAS per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are pervasive, found from polar regions to the depths of the Amazon. These Forever Chemicals do not biodegrade, persist in the environment, and accumulate in human bodies. Exposure to PFAS is linked to various health problems, including cancer. For decades PFAS were used across countless products for heatproof, waterproof and greaseproof properties, appearing in cookware, cosmetics, raincoats, firefighting foam, motor oil and many more. The widespread contamination constitutes one of the largest environmental crises in history. Individuals and groups are pursuing accountability and legal action against those responsible.
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