Limiting forever chemicals in drinking water

Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact by Alice Tong

Aug 23, 202316:13Technology

On March 14th 2023 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to establish legally enforceable levels for six types of ‘forever chemicals’ known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is...

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