Canada moves to regulate PFAS as toxic chemicals

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By EHN CuratorsMar 7, 2025, 5:44 am115 pts
The Canadian government is adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to its list of toxic substances, a move that could lead to restrictions on the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health risks. Inayat Singh reports for CBC. In short: PFAS are widely used in consumer and industrial…

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