"Pfas, colloquially known as forever chemicals, do not naturally degrade or decompose. This persistence gives them special properties with useful applications in both industrial and consumer products."
"The effects of this bioaccumulation are still not fully understood, but a growing body of evidence links it to cancers, immune suppression, infertility and developmental problems."
"The longer action is delayed in addressing the risks of Pfas, the greater the health, economic and environmental burdens will become, the MPs warned."
"Despite only having been in existence for less than a century, Pfas have become ubiquitous. By now, they are in the blood of most populations around the globe."
Members of the House of Commons environmental audit committee visited Bentham, the UK town with the highest Pfas contamination. Pfas, known as forever chemicals, do not degrade and accumulate in nature and living organisms. Evidence links Pfas to serious health issues, including cancers and infertility. Residents expressed concerns about their health and exposure through local food and water. The committee recommended urgent restrictions on Pfas in consumer products, warning that delays could worsen health and environmental impacts. Bentham's contamination stems from decades of firefighting foam production, highlighting a widespread issue.
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