Forever Chemicals: The Environmental Persistence and Human Health Impacts of PFAS
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” have become one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. In this webinar, “Forever Chemicals: The Environmental Persistence and Human Health Impacts of PFAS,” we’ll break down what PFAS are, how they’re produced, and where they commonly occur in consumer products and the environment.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of why PFAS are so persistent, how they move through ecosystems, and what current research reveals about their impacts on wildlife and natural systems. We’ll also examine the human health risks associated with PFAS exposure, including emerging findings from epidemiological and toxicological studies.
The session will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on solutions: regulatory actions in the U.S. and internationally, technological developments for PFAS removal and destruction, and practical steps individuals can take to reduce their everyday exposure.
Key Learning Objective:
- The definition and common sources of PFAS
- The human health and ecological health impacts of PFAS
- Regulatory steps being taken to regulate, limit, and clean up PFAS
- How to limit personal exposure to PFAS as a consumer
