maria25+FollowToxic Sludge in Our Food?!Did you know a ton of US farmland is fertilized with human sewage that’s loaded with cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS)? Virginia’s getting dumped on the most, thanks to Maryland’s stricter rules. There’s barely any testing, and these chemicals don’t break down—meaning they could be ending up in everything from apples to peanuts. Lawmakers are finally pushing for action, but for now, our food might be way sketchier than we thought. #Health #BodyHealth #PFAS10Share
martinezlaura+FollowForever Chemicals Found in Remote Oceans?!Scientists just found high levels of PFAS—aka 'forever chemicals'—in seabirds way out in the Southern Hemisphere. These toxic chemicals are supposed to be a big-city problem, but now they're showing up in the most untouched places. PFAS are in tons of everyday stuff, and once they hit the ocean, they stick around for ages. If they’re reaching remote wildlife, what does that mean for us? Time to check those non-stick pans and food containers! #Science #ForeverChemicals #PFAS30Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowBottled Water’s Dirty Secret: PFAS EverywhereThought bottled water was the healthy choice? Turns out, most brands—from budget to bougie—are loaded with ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) that stick around in your body and the planet. Even glass bottles aren’t safe! Topo Chico and Perrier had PFAS levels up to 39x the safe limit. Fiji was lowest for PFAS but tested positive for arsenic. Basically, there’s no such thing as ‘pure’ bottled water anymore. Time to rethink what’s in your bottle! #Health #BodyHealth #PFAS11Share
Cassandra Snyder+FollowSea Otters Are Absorbing Toxic 'Forever Chemicals'Did you know sea otters along the British Columbia coast are soaking up dangerous levels of PFAS, aka 'forever chemicals'? Researchers found every single otter they tested had these toxins in their liver—especially those living near cities and shipping lanes. These chemicals are super stubborn and mess with otters’ health, which could undo years of conservation work. It’s a wake-up call for how our pollution is hitting wildlife (and maybe us, too). #Pets #SeaOtters #PFAS30Share
Tamara Jones+FollowPFAS ‘invisible’ toxins found in NC waterTiny PFAS particles, previously undetectable by standard tests, have been contaminating drinking water in Burlington, Chapel Hill, and Pittsboro for years. Researchers at Duke University uncovered that these nanoparticles, released by a textile manufacturer, slipped past routine monitoring and transformed into even more toxic chemicals downstream. The shocker? Some levels reached 12 million parts per trillion—way above the EPA’s safety limit. Even though changes in industrial practices have reduced PFAS, the legacy of these toxins lingers in soil and water, especially for private well users. How should communities push for better water protections? #Science #NCWater #PFAS00Share
