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dweller

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9. Article from Guardian from 1 year ago

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue May 28, 2024, 01:36 PM

May 2024

“ The societal cost of using toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” across the global economy totals about $17.5tn annually, a new analysis of the use of the dangerous compounds has found.
Meanwhile, the chemicals yield comparatively paltry profits for the world’s largest PFAS manufacturers – about $4bn annually.”

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/12/pfas-forever-chemicals-societal-cost-new-report

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Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for 'Astronomical' PFAS Lawsuits: NYT [View all] appalachiablue May 2024 OP

thought to be present in the blood of nearly every American. dweller May 2024 #1

And may well explain (at least some of) the explosion of colon cancer in young adult Americans... hlthe2b May 2024 #2

Hormone disruption and estrogen producing BPAs have gone largely unmentioned in sexual politics Ponietz May 2024 #6

Agree, and this is even more harshness and trouble piled on the young. appalachiablue May 2024 #7

TY, important catch. In the air, soil, water, clouds, fish... appalachiablue May 2024 #5

States will step in to preempt individual lawsuits and settle for a pittance Ponietz May 2024 #3

I'm sure this is underway and the process will take years as intended. appalachiablue May 2024 #8

Ya think?! WestMichRad May 2024 #4

Article from Guardian from 1 year ago dweller May 2024 #9

When are plastics going to banned like Asbestos was? MichMan May 2024 #10

Archived - no paywall - link FakeNoose May 2024 #11

TY!! appalachiablue May 2024 #12

Very similar to the Asbestos litigation Danmel May 2024 #13