By Julie Fidler
Newer nonstick compounds that were supposed to be safer than previous ones may be just as toxic, even in minuscule amounts, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study released on November 14 shows. [1]
First, here is some background information straight from the EPA about the chemicals that will be mentioned in this article.
“Federal, state, tribal, and local governments are working together to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment. PFAS are man-made chemicals used in a wide range of products because of their ability to repel water, grease, and oil.
While PFOA and PFOS are the two most …read more
Source: naturalsociety.com
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