Concern mounts over impact of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the Arctic
The compounds could make COVID-19 symptoms more severe.
October 21, 2020
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Alarm is growing about the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the Arctic, which have been found to harm peoples’ immune systems and may possibly increase the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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