Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero
Summary
PFAS are man-made chemicals discovered in the 1940s that resist breaking down and are used in many products like cookware and cosmetics. These chemicals do not naturally disappear and can be harmful; the company 3M produced them on a large scale and knowingly let them pollute the environment near its factories for many years.Key Facts
- PFAS stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- These chemicals are very stable and resist heat, cold, oil, and water.
- PFAS are used in products such as cookware, cosmetics, pizza boxes, and pesticides.
- They do not break down naturally in the environment.
- Some PFAS are known to be toxic or harmful to health.
- The company 3M was the first to produce PFAS in large amounts.
- 3M allowed PFAS pollution near its facilities for decades despite knowing about the risks.
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