The substances perfluoroalkyl e polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) are ingredients widely used in industries. Its applications are varied due to its resistance to heat and humidity, being used, for example, to coat pans (Teflon).
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As PFAS began to be used in the 1940s. Approximately 90 years later, they are known for being almost indestructible in the environment.
More than 330 species of animals are unwitting victims of the spread of this substance. 😔
The particles have been detected in more than 125 studies worldwide.
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The analysis carried out by the Environmental Working Group, which has a specific section dedicated to the study of PFAS, pointed out that “in any country or continent these dangerous chemicals appear, after the animals are subjected to detection tests”.
A second study released this Thursday (23) by another group of experts, the Eternal Contamination Project, in Europe, found 17 thousand sites contaminated with PFAS.
Europe is much more contaminated by PFAS than expected, and according to this group, ending the presence of these substances will cost billions of euros.
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“They do not decompose in the environment and can be found in water, air and humans”, explained the experts.
The map of this group shows 20 producers of PFAS in Europe in 232 industrial areas, where they are used to manufacture plastics, pesticides and waterproof fabrics.
As PFAS can cause cancer and infertility.
The concentration of PFA detected in “more than 2.100 critical places” exceeds 100 nanograms per liter of water, which represents a danger to human health.
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(To AFP)
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