Australia has sued US chemicals giant 3M for a record $1.4 billion over PFAS "forever chemical" contamination across 28 defence bases. While 3M denies the claims, Australia accuses it of hiding environmental risks, having already spent $923 million on treating toxic soil and water.

Australia sues US giant 3M for $1.4 billion over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, according to a study published on Tuesday (Sep 17). Some are said to be hazardous to health, while very little is known about others.

Scientists have found more than 3,600 food packaging chemicals in human bodies

Forever chemicals, a group of dreaded pollutants, are being found in all kinds of places, even inside human wombs. But imagine a simple solution: A 100 per cent 'cleanup' using LED lights.

LED lights in room temperature can 'clean up' forever chemicals overnight, suggests study

In New Mexico, recent studies by the US Geological Survey and state environment officials have found cancer-causing so-called forever chemicals in water sources.

Researchers find high quantities of cancer causing 'forever chemicals' in New Mexico water

New Zealand announced that it is banning so-called “forever chemicals” from 2026, making it the first country to do so in a bid to protect people and the environment.

New Zealand to ban cosmetics containing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in 2026

A recent study funded by the United States government suggests that women exposed to several widely used chemicals appear to face a higher chance of ovarian and other types of cancers.

Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ linked to higher chances of cancer in women: Study

Twenty-six million people in the United States have the toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in their drinking water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday (August 17).

US: 26 million people have 'forever chemicals' in their drinking water, says report

According to a recently conducted government study, nearly half the tap water has been contaminated by one or more “forever chemicals”, which are linked to health issues like cancer and infertility, in the United States.

Nearly half of tap water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in US, claims study

A number of US states are mulling banning cosmetic products that contain potentially harmful substances known as PFAS or "forever chemicals". The state Senate of Vermont approved a legislation earlier this week which prohibits manufacturers from selling or distributing any consumer-use product that contains perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, as well as several other chemicals.

US states consider ban on cosmetic products containing ‘forever chemicals’

Peer-reviewed research from the University of Florida in the United States found that all the toilet paper from most regions across the world contains toxic “forever chemicals” and might be a significant source of water pollution.

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper is a significant source of water pollution: Study

Forever chemicals --- human-made substances - also known as per-and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances, or PFAs - do not break down in the environment. There are more than 4,700 forever chemicals on the market.

PFAs linked to a number of health issues

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