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High levels of PFAS in European wines
EnvironmentA new study reveals that popular European wines contain up to a thousand times more PFAS than tap water.
Future of EU-wide PFAS ban remains unclear
Health"The tragedy is that there is no way to get rid of PFAS already in the body. This is the asbestos of our generation", says documentary filmmaker and activist Camille Étienne.
Swedish Armed Forces lose dispute over PFAS contamination
SwedenForced to pay the equivalent of €3.4 million in damages after contaminating soil and groundwater with environmentally hazardous firefighting foam.
Over the counter eye drops consist of 100 percent PFAS
HealthEvo Tears products are sold over the counter in several countries, including Sweden.
Chemical levels vary widely among Swedish youth
HealthA new study shows that gender, place of birth and place of residence affect the levels of chemicals in Swedish adolescents.
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Pilot project in Västerås removes PFAS from drinking water
HealthPreliminary results are highly promising.
Researchers raise alarm over dangerous PFAS levels in Norwegian children
HealthResearchers warn that many Norwegian children have high levels of environmental toxins in their blood.
Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
High levels of PFAS in European water bodies
EuropeThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is calling on Sweden to ban PFAS pesticides and also work for an EU ban.
Cholesterol drug can lower PFAS levels in the body
ScienceCholesterol-lowering drugs can remove PFAS chemicals from the blood, according to a Danish study.
High PFAS levels in Swedish fish
EnvironmentThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation wants the Swedish National Food Agency to update its dietary advice for children.
New technology removes PFAS substances
TechA US start-up has reportedly succeeded in removing the "'forever chemicals" from wastewater using a new device.
Study: Paper straws contain PFAS
HealthResearchers: "Use stainless steel".
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