High-risk sites': where are the UK's forever chemical' hotspots?
Briefly

PFAS, or forever chemicals, represent a significant environmental threat, as they do not naturally break down and accumulate, resulting in serious health concerns including cancers.
The Environment Agency's report identifies over 10,000 high-risk locations contaminated with PFAS, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive remediation strategies to address these chemicals.
Angus Fire is facing potential legal action due to the highest detected PFAS levels in UK groundwater, prompting cessation of PFAS products and efforts to manage contamination.
AGC Chemicals has been implicated in PFOA contamination linked to cancer, with recent investigations revealing unsafe levels for private vegetable consumption in surrounding areas.
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