EPA data reveals that one of America's biggest PFAS-making plants is second largest polluter of highly damaging HCFC-22 gasA new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data has revealed that PFAS chemicals - often known as "forever chemicals" due to their longevity in the environment - are contributing to the climate crisis as their production involves the emission of potent greenhouse gases.In recent years, an ever-expanding body of scientific research has shown that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are among the most toxic substances widely used in consumer products. Continue reading...
Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds
16. září 2021 13:46
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/16/forever-chemicals-pfas-production-greenhouse-gases-analysis-finds
Zdroj: The Guardian