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PFAS: A Forever Problem

PFAS: A forever problem

Risk Matters: The DWF insurance podcast | Ep08
In this episode of Risk Matters, John Groome, a partner in the Global Risks team at DWF is joined by Martin Scheringer Research Scientist and Lecturer at ETH Zürich and Professor of Environmental Chemistry at RECETOX. Together, they explore the complex story of PFAS - what they are, how an accidental discovery turned them into a global phenomenon, and why they're now at the centre of growing environmental and health concerns.

From everyday uses and hidden exposures to mounting litigation, cleanup challenges, and the pressing question of whether our drinking water is truly safe, we explore how these "forever chemicals" have shaped - and continue to impact our world.

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