Tag: pollutants
the National Assembly passes a law to limit the spread of “eternal pollutants”
The National Assembly adopted at first reading, Thursday April 4, a bill restricting the production and sale of PFAS, also called “eternal pollutants”. For associations, this is a good signal…
the French National Assembly examines the dangers of “eternal pollutants”
They are called “perennial pollutants” because they persist for decades in the air, soil, rivers and also accumulate in food and in our bodies. PFAS, chemicals with non-stick or water-…
what the Ecologists’ bill against eternal pollutants contains – L’Express
This will be the first of eight texts to be examined during the “niche” or parliamentary initiative session of the Ecologists group, Thursday April 4 at the National Assembly. The…
A drug to reduce the presence of “eternal pollutants” in the blood
News Published on 03/03/2024 at 12:01 p.m. Updated 03/03/2024 at 12:01 p.m. Reading 2 min. A treatment against cholesterol makes it possible to reduce the quantity of “eternal pollutants” (PFAS)…
In the Netherlands, sea water is contaminated by perennial pollutants
News Published on 12/23/2023 at 6:02 p.m. Updated 12/23/2023 at 6:02 p.m. Reading 2 min. Study finds Dutch seaside resorts contain concentrations of PFAS comparable to those detected along the…
Perennial pollutants threaten the quality of tap water. There is an urgent need to act according to 21 researchers
News Published on 07/12/2023 at 5:37 p.m. Updated 07/12/2023 at 5:37 p.m. Reading 3 min. In Le Monde, 21 water researchers challenge public authorities on the urgency of preserving the…
Eternal pollutants: these substances that poison our water
News Published on 10/11/2023 at 3:35 p.m. Updated 11/10/2023 at 3:35 p.m. Reading 3 min. Two environmental NGOs have published a damning report concerning eternal pollutants and revealed a hitherto…
Against eternal pollutants, grinding could be the solution!
News Published on 08/27/2023 at 4:38 p.m. Updated 08/27/2023 at 4:38 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Nicknamed “eternal pollutants”, PFAS are substances that are both dangerous for human and animal health…
‘Eternal pollutants’ in 45% of US tap water
News Published on 07/14/2023 at 08:00 Updated 07/14/2023 at 08:00 Reading 2 mins. At least 45% of tap water in the United States is contaminated with PFAS, dubbed the “eternal…
US: 45% of tap water contaminated with ‘eternal pollutants’
In the United States, almost half of tap water contains PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds). This is revealed by a large federal study. The concentration of these products would be…