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Health · European UnionTrifluoroacetic acid found in blood of all 110 European study volunteers
A new study found trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the blood of all 110 volunteers across nine European countries. Concentrations were significantly higher than other PFAS compounds. The European Food Safety Authority has lowered its acceptable daily intake for TFA, classifying it as toxic for reproduction.
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Science & TechMicroplastic contamination found in soil and water
Microplastics are pervasive in the environment, from ocean depths to soil. Scientists are working on detection methods, with over 200 tons of plastic particles entering soils and waters annually, a significant portion reaching agricultural land and waterways.
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