Danish government to ban import of clothes containing 'forever chemical' PFAS
by @thelocaldenmark
@thelocaldenmark— Denmark’s government plans to introduce a national ban on the harmful ‘forever chemical’ PFAS in clothing and shoes.
DutchNews.nl—Government faces legal action over "forever chemical" failings. Eleven campaign groups, including the fire brigade union, have joined forces to take the government to court for failing to prevent pollution from chemical compounds known as PFAS. The case, due to start on August 7, says the government has “failed in its duty of care for Dutch citizens, animals and the environment by showing major shortcomings in protecting them against PFAS pollution”. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do not occur in the environment naturally but are found in...
FOX 8 Cleveland—What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?. “Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water.
KHON2—What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?. “Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water.