PFAS Chemicals Are Inside All of Humanity, Here’s Whose Fault It Is | Forever Chemicals

Things I Learned Last Night
Things I Learned Last Night
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Published 2024-02-13
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About this Episode

A new chemical compound discovered in the 1950s called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, has quietly infiltrated nearly every corner of our lives. Marketed under the household name "Teflon," PFAS at first seemed like a miracle invention - resistant to heat, stains, water, and even insects. It was the perfect coating for cookware, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and more. But over time, disturbing health effects have come to light.

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Chapters

Have you heard of PFAS?: 00:00
TILLN Theme: 00:35
What are PFAS?: 01:10
The Consequences: 17:35
Lake Elmo: 37:35
Fiddle Off: 52:40
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