Zagađenje večnim hemikalijama moglo bi da košta Evropsku uniju čak 440 milijardi evra do 2050.

Nova studija Evropske komisije donosi zabrinjavajuće podatke o razmerama i troškovima zagađenja „večnim hemikalijama” u Evropskoj uniji (EU): kako se procenjuje, ove supstance bi – zbog svojih negativnih dejstava – mogle koštati zajednicu oko 440 milijardi evra do 2050. godine.

Zagađenje večnim hemikalijama moglo bi da košta Evropsku uniju čak 440 milijardi evra do 2050.

TL;DR

  • "Forever chemicals" (PFAS) pollution may cost the EU €440 billion by 2050.
  • PFAS are synthetic compounds found in products like non-stick pans and food packaging.
  • Exposure to PFAS is linked to thyroid issues, liver damage, reduced immunity, fertility problems, and increased cancer risk.
  • The cost includes health impacts, environmental contamination, and water treatment, with estimates potentially being conservative.
  • The European Commission is considering a general ban on PFAS, with a decision by the end of 2026.
  • Globally, health burdens from various chemicals, including PFAS, are estimated at $2.2 trillion annually.

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