Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.
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The accumulation of synthetic pollutants found in the blubber of killer whales is impacting the marine mammals’ health. Urgent action is needed to tackle the issue.
Every household is more likely than not to have dusts containing PFAS chemicals at low concentrations. But how worried should we be about the risks to our personal health?
From persistent chemicals to exhaust particulate matter, snow accumulates highly toxic pollutants. Regulations are needed to address the impacts on water supplies and the food chain.
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Honorary Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Research Analyst, University of Saskatchewan
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Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Biogeography, Node & Stream Leader for ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, University of Technology Sydney; Australian Museum
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Professor of Marine Ecology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong