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A new ‘forever chemical’ has been detected in Arctic seawater for the first time - Earth News Report
Common chemicals nicknamed 'forever chemicals' for their tendency to stick around in the environment for a disconcertingly long time have been detected in Arctic seawater. PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals are used in a lot of household products. While the effects of PFAS on human health are still being debated, they have been detected in