The primary chemical concern related to plastic pollution is PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), referred to as "forever chemicals", leaching from plastic products and contaminating seawater, freshwater lakes, and groundwater. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #PlasticPollution #PFAS - ThreadSky

wettribe.bsky.social • 34 days ago

The primary chemical concern related to plastic pollution is PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), referred to as "forever chemicals", leaching from plastic products and contaminating seawater, freshwater lakes, and groundwater. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #PlasticPollution #PFAS

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delxw.bsky.social•33 days ago

My daughter educated me on this substance this summer while doing an internship at Savannah State University. I am more mindful about what I use as a result.

gingerking1.bsky.social•33 days ago

https://open.substack.com/pub/immunologic/p/epas-proposed-levels-for-pfas-in?r=6nlvt&utm_medium=ios

wettribe.bsky.social•34 days ago

PFAS chemicals are toxic even at low levels, they do not break down and can build up in the body. Long-term exposure can increase the risk of cancer and harm fetal development.

gingerking1.bsky.social•33 days ago

while they are colloquially called “forever chemicals”, this is a bit of a misnomer. They don’t last forever, but it does take about 8 years for PFAS to biodegrade.

kev-nc.bsky.social•33 days ago

Then why does the Cape Fear River still have high levels of PFAS? Most of the chemicals have a half-life of over 8 years and are persistent organic pollutants. They do last longer than 8 years and are toxic to most living organisms.

gingerking1.bsky.social•32 days ago

You seem to be exhibiting the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

kev-nc.bsky.social•32 days ago

No, just able to keep up with it here in NC since it’s very prevalent in the Cape Fear River. And even your simplistic response, that’s 8 years too long considering it’s a source of drinking water and the treatment plants are not able to sufficiently remove it. But I appreciate your condescension.

gingerking1.bsky.social•32 days ago

You’re the one claiming to know better than an actual expert. Appreciate that. And “too long” is not what is claimed. “Forever” is, and it’s a lie.

tubigtukill.bsky.social•24 days ago

What's biodegrading PFAS in the environment? Some quite interesting research suggests microbial degraders are rare sadly. Those dang C-F bonds. So tough! Perhaps you would enjoy this article given your concern: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msphere.00721-21

jjjmmm5.bsky.social•33 days ago

ppl dont care. go to Fox Propaganda. they r the ones who voted Orange in. Billionaires only want money. Trump just fored the IGs & shrank EPA

jamesbond001.bsky.social•33 days ago

As you are probably very well aware re..
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-lobbying-chemicals-industry-rife-europe.html

jamesbond001.bsky.social•33 days ago

Possibly a hopeful report..
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-bacteria-chemicals-toxic-byproducts.html

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