Read the full article by Jakob Weizman (Politico).
“BRUSSELS — Europe is on track to pay at least €440 billion to deal with the pollution and health impacts from toxic PFAS chemicals by the middle of the century, according to a study released Thursday by the European Commission.
The cost could soar to nearly €2 trillion under more ambitious clean-up goals, the analysis warns, describing the roughly half-trillion-euro estimate as a baseline for addressing PFAS pollution across the European Economic Area.
PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ — man-made chemicals used in a wide variety of industrial processes and consumer products — have been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer and fertility problems.
The EU is preparing to propose a ban on their use later this year, with exemptions for ‘critical sectors’ — a position likely to draw pushback from industry and some political groups.”…