The government report states humans are also exposed to "forever chemicals" through the air they breathe, in dust and in drinking water.ĭuration 1:57 New research has found that some packaging that's touted as environmentally friendly contains high-levels of PFAS chemicals that can be damaging to the environment and human health. The government defines PFAS as a class of more than 4,700 human-made chemicals - a list that keeps growing. "We must do all that we can to protect the health and safety of Canadians and our environment," said Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. "Only diamonds should be forever - not human-made substances that are polluting our environment," said Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault in a tweet. But while many of these products are considered disposable, PFAS chemicals hang around. PFAS can be found in various consumer products - cosmetics, diapers, menstrual products, food packaging, carpets, furniture and clothing. Halifax fire adopts additional precautions after chemicals linked to cancer found in gear.Compostable takeout bowls contain 'forever chemicals,' study finds.Audio Study shows 'forever chemicals' in water of 5 Quebec municipalities above federal limits
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