Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), used in products like Gore-Tex and Teflon, pose significant health risks like cancer and decreased vaccine effectiveness. Despite awareness of these risks, companies like Dupont prioritize profits, leading to severe consequences for workers and communities near contaminated sites. Legislation and collective action are essential to regulate PFAS and prevent further contamination of water sources and consumer products.
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Companies like Dupont knowingly used Pifas despite being aware of associated health risks, prioritizing profits over public health and causing severe consequences for workers and nearby residents.
Scientists and activists advocate for comprehensive regulation of PFAS as a group of harmful chemicals, stressing the importance of collective action to prevent contamination of water sources and consumer products, urging legislation to restrict their use to essential items only.