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“ Forever chemicals” encompass thousands of different kinds of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) They’ve been used to make products more resistant to water, stains, and heat.
A class of bis-FASIs are now showing up in soil, sediment, water, and snow surrounding manufacturing facilities.
Without taking action, it’s a problem that could grow as more pieces of our lives become all-electric.
Only around 5 percent of lithium-ion batteries are recycled.
Study authors tested 17 different batteries used in laptops, smartphones, tablets, electric vehicles, and more.
They found bis-FASIs in 11 of them, including those found in North Carolina landfills.
The study authors say it's important that this study draws attention to the need for greater awareness of the full life cycles of lithium batteries.
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