Many of the foams firefighters spray to extinguish blazes contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Known as ...

PFAS have been found in water, air, fish, and soil—and in the blood of people and animals around the planet. "This is what we've done as a society," Amanchukwu said.

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a class of man-made compounds used in nonstick and waterproof products. They are everywhere: in makeup, cookware, parchment paper, microwaveable popcorn, ...

The current lack of a suitable fluorine-free yet oil-repellent textile finish may have already proved problematic for one of the most crucial applications of PFAS: fire-safety gear.

Retailers may find that PFAS-free labels in the retail industry will probably become more important than GMO, organic, green, or other labels in consumer importance in terms of sustainability.

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