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Persistent pollution: Reasons why a ban only on PFAS in consumer products won’t cut it

c/europe · u/Pro@programming.dev · 62 points

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PFAS ‘forever pollution’ is widespread across Europe, notably in drinking water and citizens’ blood. A comprehensive proposal to ban the production, sale, and use of these forever chemicals is at risk of being watered down by the Commission, after heavy lobbying by vested interests. Check out our briefing and cartoons to find out why the Commission’s stated priority to ban PFAS in consumer products could just hand the industry a major win.

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u/Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world · 1 points

Yeah that sounds like fucking bullshit.

It's not like their dirt is special, or they're only growing indoors.

u/abbadon420@lemm.ee · 2 points

No, the government explicitly warned everyone not to eat homegrown stuff. I think it's just a ploy by the industry

u/abbadon420@lemm.ee · 7 points

I want compensation for all the vegetables and eggs from my garden that I have to throw away now.