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How bacteria could replace toxic dyes in the fashion industry
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (584+ words) The fashion industry is among the most polluting on the planet, and dyeing fabric a big reason why. The process consumes huge volumes of water, energy and chemicals, leaving a lasting mark on the environment. "The industry uses upward of…...
EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (758+ words) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken a decisive step toward what could become one of Europe's most far-reaching chemical regulations by supporting a wide-ranging restriction on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals". The agency is signalling a major shift…...
What’s missing from the EU and UK’s ‘crackdown’ on forever chemicals
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (859+ words) The UK has become the latest nation to unveil a plan to tackle forever chemicals, describing them as one of the “most pressing environmental challenges of our time”. Earlier this week (3 February) the country’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural…...
Video. Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Euronews.com Video. Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal…...
Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are man-made substances widely used by industry to manufacture many consumer products, such as electronic devices, paint, cars or cosmetics. Their non-stick properties and resistance to heat make them extremely useful. But their high stability…...
France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (513+ words) France’s ban on "forever chemicals" comes into force Thursday following mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these persistent pollutants. The landmark bill was passed on 20 February 2025, with more than 140,000 citizens calling on their MPs to support the ban....
Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for molecular structure work
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating a new type of molecular structure that has been used to extract carbon dioxide from the air and separate pollutants from water. The winners are Susumu Kitagawa from Kyoto University…...