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Dangers faced by firefighters compounded by ‘forever chemicals’ - Roll Call

The number of cases over the impacts of "forever chemicals" include thousands filed by firefighters that are gaining attention in Congress.

Roll Call · Dec 19, 2023

Firefighters fear PFAS in their gear could be contributing to rising cancer cases

Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason why cancer rates among their ranks are rising

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Common disinfectant wipes expose people to dangerous chemicals, research reveals

Researchers say wipes contain chemical group called ‘quats’, which are linked to serious health problems

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023