A ban on forever chemicals would be best | Letter
Briefly

The article discusses the severe Pfas contamination issues in Sweden, particularly in Kallinge, comparing efforts to manage the situation to futile actions like bailing a sinking ship. It emphasizes that while there is a proposed ban on Pfas in consumer products, this only addresses a small portion of emissions. The need for comprehensive legislation is highlighted, as partial measures will not sufficiently resolve the contamination crisis, which could persist for decades irrespective of clean-up attempts.
Relying on clean-ups is like bailing out a sinking boat with a teacup while the crew is busy drilling new holes in the hull.
Banning consumer products would slow Pfas emissions, but would not solve the problem of contamination fully, leaving many environmental issues unresolved.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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