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chemical pollution
February 3, 2026
European Commission report estimates cost of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution based on four scenarios; completely banning PFAS by 2040 could save €110 billion; other jurisdictions also taking action to address PFAS pollution
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August 26, 2025
Deep Science Ventures publishes report arguing that ‘pervasive toxicity threatens human and planetary health’; authors review scientific research to create comprehensive overview of effects from human and environmental exposure to chemicals; first key research highlight is Food Packaging Forum’s FCChumon study
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June 23, 2023
Resolution calls on World Health Organization Member States to increase work on potential human health impacts of plastics, links between chemical exposures, and health; recognizes people are exposed to many chemicals but majority have not been well studied
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May 31, 2023
ChemSec reports on societal costs of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution; estimates costs of 16 trillion euros per year; says producers and investors need to take responsibility
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February 7, 2023
National delegations meet in Thailand to discuss the objectives and responsibilities of the new science-policy panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution prevention; in run up to the meeting group of chemical pollution scientists publish article highlighting ten aspects for delegates to consider; non-profit academic organization International Panel on Chemical Pollution hosts webinar on conflicts of interest in chemicals and waste governance
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