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PFAS - how dangerous are these perpetual chemicals? (Swiss Press Science 2026, by Christian Von Burg) - Swiss Press Award

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Science
2026

Christian Von Burg

They can now be found in drinking water, food, and everywhere in nature: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, a group of several thousand synthetically produced chemicals. They can have harmful effects on humans and the environment. How dangerous is the current level of contamination in Switzerland, and what can be done about it?

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