A recent study has found toxic “forever chemicals” in the blood of animals, from horses to whales right down to ticks. The current research was put together by Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not-for-profit collective on PFAS contamination.
David Andrews, one of the senior scientists with EWG, described the latest discovery as sobering. His verdict is understandable, given the scale of the spread of the “forever chemicals” in animals.
From land to sea, the spread is so vast that it covers otters, sea lions, pandas, scorpions, turtles, boar, and so much more.
Delving further into the current research, Andres noted that it had taken about six decades of research to know the many ways these chemicals impact our biology. And it’s hard not to believe the impact on wildlife as well.
As a chemical PFAS have about 12,000 classifications, some of which are used to make consumer products resistant to stains, water, heat, etc.
Their classification as “forever chemicals” stems from their potency and durability – they do not naturally break down. What’s more? They have been linked to several severe afflictions, including liver disease, kidney disease, and cancer.
While the current research is not exactly groundbreaking, it has opened up vistas of reality people were unaware of previously.
