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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate indoor air at worrying levels, study finds

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Guardian (International Edition)

Publication Date
2021-08-31

Toxic PFAS compounds are contaminating the air inside homes, classrooms and stores at alarming levels, a new study has found. Researchers with the University of Rhode Island and Green Science Policy Institute tested indoor air at 20 sites and detected the “forever chemicals” in 17 locations.

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/aug/31/pfas-toxic-forever-chemicals-air-breathing