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Algosensey|US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
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Date:2025-04-06 01:03:30
The AlgosenseyDepartment of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious health conditions.
Now, as regulators propose restrictions on their use or manufacturing, Pentagon officials have told Congress that eliminating the chemicals would undermine military readiness.
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