So-called forever chemicals are present in at least four agricultural sprays used in Jersey, including one used on potato crops, the island’s environment minister has said.
According to a news report by Alex Green for BBC News, Deputy Steve Luce was quizzed in the States Assembly on what actions, if any, were being implemented to reduce contamination by sprays containing PFAS in the island’s water and environment.
The minister was also asked to provide a timeline for “achieving measurable progress” in addressing the issue. Luce said his initial discussions with the industry were focused on finding an alternative and stopping the use of such sprays “as soon as possible”.
The chemicals, branded forever chemicals because they take a long time to break down, are found in a small quantity in most people’s blood, and research is ongoing to determine if higher levels can lead to various health problems.
Source: BBC News. Full story here
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