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Energy transition, circular economy, indigenous knowledge and biodiversity protection, the fight against extractivism, and the management of climate emergencies. In the journey towards a sustainable future, the countries of the Global South, those most affected by the overlapping environmental and economic crises, could forge a third path, between Europe’s capitalist Green Deal and the denialist, destructive approach of the United States.
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PFAS

PFAS in Europe: the cost of contamination and the obstructionism of lobby groups

by Simone Fant 30 JAN 2025 15:00

This article is part of our thematic channel The Water Observer. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water If PFAS restrictions are not enforc...

PFAS, European water is becoming increasingly polluted: the data from the first EEA briefing

by Giorgio Kaldor 12 DEC 2024 09:00

This article is part of our thematic channel The Water Observer. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water On 9 December 2024, just a few week...

PFAS, EU Commission restricts use of the ‘forever chemical’ PFHxA

by Giorgio Kaldor 10 OCT 2024 11:30

This article is part of our thematic channel The Water Observer. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

PFASs can be absorbed through the skin and reach the bloodstream

by Elena Colombo 18 JUL 2024 12:30

PFAS can penetrate the skin and reach the bloodstream, according to the paper Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using in vitro 3D human skin equivalent models, published in June 20...

Planet vs Plastic, the Hidden Cost of an Unwise Use

by Tosca Ballerini 22 APR 2024 07:30

The industrial production of plastic began around 1950 and has increased exponentially in the years since, substantially exceeding that of any other manufactured material.  A 2020 study publish...

PFAS, at Waste Management Europe a conference on "forever pollutants"

by Giorgio Kaldor 09 APR 2024 15:00

An acronym standing for Per and Poly-Fluorinated Alkylated Substances, PFAS constitute a large family of chemical compounds used in a wide variety of industrial applications and consumer produc...

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