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Tony Daltorio

Here's 1 Stock to Profit From the Cleanup of 'Forever Chemicals'

Unfortunately, so-called “forever chemicals” have become almost omnipresent in the environment. They are increasingly being found in plants, animals, and humans. In people, they have been found to have a number of effects including: causing cancer, disrupting immune responses to vaccinations, damaging liver functions, and lowering fertility.

So, what are PFAS? Technically, they are known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They’re called “forever chemicals” because their strong fluorine-carbon bonds do not break down naturally, and therefore persist in people and the environment.

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