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PFAS pollution is widespread in Europe but risks are still poorly understood

News Published 12 Dec 2019 Last modified 12 Dec 2019

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People and the environment are exposed to a wide variety of extremely persistent chemicals known as PFAS, many of which are known to be toxic. A briefing by the European Environment Agency, published today, presents an overview of these chemicals, which continue to accumulate in people and the environment.