An Australian parliamentary committee was told it is challenging to attribute “forever chemicals” to higher risks of cancers and chronic diseases at low exposure levels.
On Jan. 21, the Select Committee on PFAS held a hearing with Wreck Bay community members, whose hometowns have been subject to PFAS contamination, and other experts.
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance) is a group of long-lasting chemicals widely used in consumer products, such as non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, firefighting foams, and industrial processes.
PFAS has been dubbed as forever chemicals due to its hard-to-break-down nature.
While modern science currently has a limited understanding of the impact of PFAS on human health, some research has indicated a potential link between PFAS exposure and increased risks of testicular, kidney, and breast cancers....
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