Environment Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from an industrial hub By Joshua Rapp Learn Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email A type of hormone-disrupting forever chemical was found in the Amazon’s airSebastian Brill/MPI-CSome of the most pristine parts of the planet have been contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of chemicals that are nearly indestructible. Now, findings suggest that these “forever chemicals” are travelling in surprising ways.“If it can reach the pristine areas, then what can you say about the other areas?” says Ivan Kourtchev at Coventry University in the UK. PFAS are versatile – they are found in everything from the… Unlock this articleNo commitment, cancel anytime*Offer ends 10 September 2024.*Cancel anytime within 14 days of payment to receive a refund on unserved issues.Inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT)orExisting subscribersSign in to your account More from New Scientist Explore the latest news, articles and features
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