The European Commission is preparing to support a major clean-up initiative targeting water pollution by so-called “forever chemicals” harmful to human health, according to a leaked proposal seen by Euronews.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” were first produced in the 1940s, and are used in a wide variety of products and industrial processes, from non-stick pans to semiconductor manufacturing, due to their stability, low friction and ability to repel water and fats. They have been linked to liver disease, hormonal disruption and cancer, among other diseases.
