The continued use of so-called “forever chemicals” could cost Europe up to 1.7 trillion euros ($2 trillion) by 2050 because of their impact on people’s health and the environment, an EU-commissioned report said Thursday.
“The study confirms that addressing PFAS at their source is both crucial and economically wise,” European Union environment chief Jessika Roswall said, commenting on the paper on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which found regulatory action could lower costs to 330 billion euros.
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