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July 2022
Forever chemicals: what are PFAS doing to our health and environment?
We look at whether New Zealanders are exposed to forever chemicals and if our regulations are robust enough to monitor PFAS use.
What are PFAS?
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Why are PFAS a problem?
Health concerns
Are there PFAS in our food?
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PFAS found in New Zealand water
PFAS in firefighting foams
Where else are PFAS likely to be found?
NZ regulation compared with overseas
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