Tackling forever chemicals could save money and our health

By Tim Schauenberg | DW | February 4, 2026

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"The United Kingdom announced Tuesday that it would tackle PFAS pollution, introducing an action planto "understand where these chemicals are coming from, how they spread and how to reduce public and environmental exposure."

The plan includes monitoring of rivers, lakes and seas, supporting a transition away from PFAS, and consulting on a limit for drinking water.

Though some have called the plan "encouraging," others say it doesn't go far enough."