Research identifies 134 ‘forever chemicals’ hotspots across Switzerland
Pollutants known as “forever chemicals”, which don’t break down in the environment, build up in the body and may be toxic, have been found at 134 sites in Switzerland, a European mapping project has revealed. In Switzerland, the map showed the greatest concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a family of about 10,000 chemicals valued for their non-stick and detergent properties, in the Goms Valley in canton Valais. A measurement carried out in 2021 revealed a concentration of... Читать дальше...