Chemical industry accused of manipulating PFAS 'forever chemical' data

By Jordan Joseph | Earth.com | December 10, 2025

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"Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), long lasting human-made chemicals built from carbon and fluorine, are now used in thousands of everyday products.

Scientists worry because many of these compounds stay in water, soil, and human blood for years.

A group of 20 scientists says some industry-linked voices are trying to shrink that definition so fewer PFAS show up on official lists.

They argue that this is not just a technical debate but a political move that could roll back protections for people and ecosystems."