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Profits over public health — the story of forever chemicals

Profits over public health — the story of forever chemicals

Update: 2024-06-29

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History is filled with examples of industries minimising or ignoring the risks associated with their products. We examine the story of forever chemicals and compare it to what happened with lead petrol.

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Profits over public health — the story of forever chemicals

Profits over public health — the story of forever chemicals

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