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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Damien Gayle Environment correspondent

‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

Datacentre equipment and wiring
Increased production risks undermining moves to restrict Pfas in Europe, the UK and US, said ChemSec. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned.

Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production.

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