forever chemicals

In 2024 alone, there have been at least dozens – probably hundreds – of news reports on fluoridation, most of which focused on the potential harm of fluoride to developing babies and a possible link to cognitive and behavioral disorders.

"Forever chemicals"– good, bad, or otherwise? 

A Short Primer on PFAS

Two connected articles make my favorite list: In the first, I explained how EPA allowed its regulatory agenda to overrule the science in proposing drinking water regulations for PFAS,

As we have seen with glyphosate, IARC’s assessment, even if contradicted by many other governmental agencies, can result in the banning of compounds and billions

Background

 

The first, Pulling Back the Curtain on EPA’s Health Advisories, is on a subject that I have been more or less obsessed with o

These chemicals resemble fatty acids that we would normally be able to eat.  But since they are fluorinated, they are resistant to water and are long-lasting (we cannot digest them).

If you've ever worked in a chemistry lab, you already know the answer: No. Or maybe yes. It depends on what you're looking to accomplish.