Etiket: pollutants
PODCAST. Caring for animals, eternal pollutants and being addicted to films: the news for children
Report with a keeper in a zoo, a law on PFAS and advice for not staying glued to the TV: that’s the menu for “Hello News!” this week. Published on…
Running water | Threshold limits for “eternal pollutants”
The US federal government announced on Wednesday its intention to establish threshold limits in running water for “eternal pollutants”, a first in the country. “In Quebec, we’re not doing too…
what European legislation says about the use of these “eternal pollutants”
These chemical substances, omnipresent in our daily lives and almost indestructible, are singled out for their harmful effects on human beings. France, and more broadly the European Union, are launching…
what European legislation says about the use of these “eternal pollutants”
These chemical substances, omnipresent in our daily lives and almost indestructible, are singled out for their harmful effects on human beings. France, and more broadly the European Union, are launching…
will the Assembly legislate on eternal pollutants?
Published on 04/04/2024 14:02 Video length: 2 min PFAS bill: will the Assembly legislate on eternal pollutants? Thursday, April 4, deputies examine a bill aimed at restricting PFAS, eternal pollutants…
How “forever pollutants” have invaded the foods we eat
Environmentalists are presenting a bill to ban PFAS from products in contact with food, before their ban in packaging in the European Union. Such a text alone would not be…
how to limit PFAS, the eternal pollutants?
Published on 04/03/2024 5:15 p.m. Video length: 1 min Environment: how to limit PFAS, eternal pollutants? Eternal PFAS pollutants are used by manufacturers for their non-stick or waterproofing properties. However,…
in the Oise, these factory residents ignore the risks of “eternal pollutants”
These molecules, which a proposed law aims to ban, are present in many products and very polluting, but nevertheless remain largely unknown. Published on 03/27/2024 4:00 p.m. Reading time: 3…
researchers develop self-cleaning paint that filters volatile pollutants (VOCs)
A team of European scientists has just developed a paint that allows interiors to remain clean and new as the first day. In addition, polluting volatile compounds are neutralized, improving…
“eternal pollutants” found in 94% of people tested, according to a study
The hair of 152 people was analyzed as part of this campaign led by environmentalist deputy Nicolas Thierry. Personalities like Nagui or Mélanie Laurent took part. Published on 03/21/2024 4:30…
United States | Fatty food packaging will no longer contain ‘forever pollutants’
(Washington) Materials containing harmful chemicals called “perennial pollutants” (PFAS) used to make popcorn wrappers and other microwaveable fatty foods are no longer sold in the United States, state regulators announced…
“eternal pollutants” increasingly present in fruits and vegetables in Europe, denounce NGOs
The foods most affected include summer fruits, such as strawberries, peaches, apricots. Among vegetables, endives and cucumbers are the most contaminated. Published on 02/27/2024 08:48 Update on 02/27/2024 09:03 Reading…
Standards, toxicity thresholds, depollution… 18 recommendations to limit eternal pollutants in our environment
Commissioned by Élisabeth Borne and directed by a Modem deputy, this government report listing proposals on PFAS was submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Published on 02/07/2024 6:30 p.m.…
Standards, toxicity thresholds, depollution… 18 recommendations to limit eternal pollutants in our environment
Commissioned by Élisabeth Borne and directed by a Modem deputy, this government report listing proposals on PFAS was submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Published on 02/07/2024 6:30 p.m.…
Standards, toxicity thresholds, depollution… 18 recommendations to limit eternal pollutants in our environment
Commissioned by Élisabeth Borne and directed by a Modem deputy, this government report listing proposals on PFAS was submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Published on 02/07/2024 6:30 p.m.…
Standards, toxicity thresholds, depollution… 18 recommendations to limit eternal pollutants in our environment
Commissioned by Élisabeth Borne and directed by a Modem deputy, this government report listing proposals on PFAS was submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Published on 02/07/2024 6:30 p.m.…
Standards, toxicity thresholds, depollution… 18 recommendations to limit eternal pollutants in our environment
Commissioned by Élisabeth Borne and directed by a Modem deputy, this parliamentary report listing proposals on PFAS was submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Published on 02/07/2024 6:30 p.m.…
“eternal pollutants” found in waters
Published on 06/02/2024 22:00 Video length: 2 min Cévennes: “eternal pollutants” found in the waters “Perennial pollutants” are suspected of causing serious health problems such as thyroid disease and cancer.…
“eternal pollutants” found in waters
Published on 06/02/2024 22:00 Video length: 2 min Cévennes: “eternal pollutants” found in the waters “Perennial pollutants” are suspected of causing serious health problems such as thyroid disease and cancer.…
Pollution with eternal pollutants: European officials contaminated
At the request of several NGOs, eleven European political leaders agreed to have their blood tested. The result is clear: their bodies show traces of PFAS, sometimes at worrying levels.…