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From Dordrecht to Zwijndrecht, Lyon to Salindres and Frankfurt to Vicenza – citizens are rising up against PFAS! We demand an end to these toxic chemicals poisoning our bodies and environment.
France adopts stricter PFAS legislation: 'One of the most ambitious in the world'
France has approved a new law to better protect the population from the risks of PFAS. The law bans the use of these 'forever chemicals' in three product categories and introduces a levy on industrial discharges into water. This is in line with the 'polluter pays' principle.
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PFAS and health: what do we really know and what remains uncertain?
Concerns about the health risks of PFAS are growing, but what exactly is known about their impact on our bodies? And why is it so difficult to get a definitive answer?
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Study reveals unexpectedly high concentrations of unknown PFAS around Chemours
The focus on PFAS pollution around the Chemours plant in Dordrecht is often on PFOA and GenX, but recent research shows that even more harmful PFAS compounds are present in surface water. Environmental chemist Chiel Jonker of Utrecht University discovered six additional PFAS species in concentrations higher than would be expected based on discharges via surface water
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Open letter: Europe must turn off the PFAS tap – and Belgium can help
PFAS are everywhere, but nowhere as concentrated as in our region. They pollute air, water and soil and permanently accumulate in our bodies. That they pose a danger to our health and environment is certain, but they are still widely used in consumer products and industry. Every day without a ban, the solutions become heavier and more expensive.
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Greenpeace: Huge PFAS pollution in sea foam on German coasts
Recent studies from Sweden and the Netherlands have shown that PFAS, which reach the sea via rivers, can return to land via sea foam and spray. Because PFAS are surfactants, they concentrate in the foam on the coast.
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PFAS pollution affects agriculture and nature reserve around Saeftinghe: Buffaloes culled and companies shut down
During a winter walk in late 2024 in the nature reserve Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, Leo Broeckaart and his wife discovered a gruesome scene: six male water buffalos lying dead in their own blood. These animals were part of a herd that plays an important role in the nature management of this Natura 2000 area.
Belgium risks EU fines over poor water quality
The European Commission is urging Belgium to significantly improve the quality of its surface water and groundwater. A recent assessment of the Water Framework Directive shows that Belgium is far from achieving the agreed targets. Without swift and effective measures, financial sanctions are looming.
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Chemours Risks Million-Euro Fine for Illegal PFAS Discharge in South Holland
Chemours ordered to pay millions for illegal PFAS discharge. Discover how South Holland is intervening and what the consequences are for the company.
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39 agricultural and horticultural companies file damage claims against 3M in Zwijndrecht
In the Zwijndrecht region, 39 agricultural and horticultural companies have applied for compensation from chemical company 3M. These companies claim to have suffered losses due to the so-called no-regret measures that were introduced in response to the PFAS contamination in the area. The consequences of this will continue to be felt in 2024.
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