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PFAS in firefighters: An innovation turned global health crisis

PFAS, used for their flame resistance, contaminate firefighters and the environment.

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The fact

Once praised, these substances are now at the heart of a health and ecological crisis.

Firefighters face a dilemma between effectiveness and health risks.

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Why it matters

La crise des PFAS illustre les risques sanitaires et environnementaux liés à des innovations industrielles mal régulées, avec des conséquences durables pour les pompiers et les populations.

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