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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Do ‘forever chemicals’ age men faster? Experts urge caution on new study

A new study suggests that PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ may speed up aging in men, but experts warn against drawing definitive conclusions.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'forever chemicals' may accelerate aging in men aged 50-65

A new study suggests that PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', could accelerate biological aging in men between the ages of 50 and 65.

Feb 26 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Eternal pollutants have contaminated thousands of hectares of agricultural land according to an investigation

An investigation reveals that PFAS-contaminated sludge has been spread as fertilizer over thousands of hectares of agricultural land in France.

Feb 26 • 06:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

PFAS Pollution Mediation Application Rejected: U.S. Military Bases Exempt,

A local mediation request for PFAS pollution affecting the area around U.S. military bases in Okinawa was rejected, highlighting legislative gaps regarding military facilities.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mariah Blake on PFAS Chemicals: The Alarming Power of the Chemical Lobby

Mariah Blake's new book reveals the troubling influence of the chemical lobby regarding PFAS chemicals and the failure of U.S. authorities to protect citizens from their dangers.

Feb 22 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters

Investigations reveal high levels of carcinogenic PFOS contamination in Cumbria and Lancashire water sources, with significant health implications.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pollution, leaks, under-investment... This ticking time bomb that will drive up the water bills of the French

The article discusses the severe challenges facing French municipalities regarding water quality, highlighting the impact of pollution and under-investment on rising water bills.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

EU introduces a ban. These substances will disappear from shops and restaurants

European Union officials are finalizing a regulation that will ban PFAS chemicals, which are known to be toxic and persist in the environment, affecting many industries and consumers.

Feb 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

PFAS plume linked to historic tanker crash and decommissioned dump

The article discusses the community's concerns over PFAS contamination linked to a historic tanker crash and a nearby decommissioned dump, highlighting the impact on local wetland ecosystems.

Feb 6 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Environmentalists decry ‘crushingly disappointing’ Pfas action plan for UK

Environmental campaigners have criticized the UK government's Pfas action plan for being inadequately weak in tackling harmful 'forever chemicals', warning it may prolong environmental damage.

Feb 3 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Britain unveils first national plan to curb 'forever chemicals' risks

Britain has launched its first national plan to address the dangers posed by 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS, which accumulate in the environment and can affect human health.

Feb 3 • 00:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Journalist: The dangerous substance is everywhere. But the authorities are hiding who pollutes with PFAS

A journalist reveals attempts to uncover which Danish companies are using hazardous PFAS chemicals, which pose serious health risks, as authorities withhold this information from the public.

Feb 2 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Eternal Chemicals: Danger for the Unborn?

Research indicates that PFAS chemicals in drinking water may be linked to increased rates of miscarriages and early births, as well as lower birth weights among infants.

Jan 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

French ban on ‘forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothes to enter into force

France's new legislation banning the production and sale of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and textiles will take effect on Thursday, aiming to reduce environmental and health risks associated with PFAS.

Dec 30 • 14:37 UTC

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