Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD
Obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 9000 revistas, periódicos e historias Premium por solo
Intentar ORO - Gratis
Airports and RAF bases are 'forever chemical' hotspots
The Independent
|January 16, 2025
Water near sites found to have high levels of contamination
RAF bases, airports and fire stations are among the biggest hotspots of “forever chemical” pollution, an Environment Agency report has revealed.
Linked to serious health issues, these toxic substances are commonplace in the UK, and virtually indestructible.
Technically called PFAS or PFOS (per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances), forever chemicals are a family of more than 10,000 human-made substances. They are only manufactured by a relatively small number of companies, but are widely used in everyday products and processes.
Forever chemicals can be found in non-stick pans, pizza boxes, cosmetics, waterproof fabric, greaseproof paper, and certain carpets and flooring, and are used for their resistant properties.
Esta historia es de la edición January 16, 2025 de The Independent.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Independent
The Independent
‘This is the most precious gift I have ever received’
Kim Smith had hand transplant after losing limbs to sepsis
2 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
No wonder young people like me are escaping from Britain
A funny thing happens when you leave the UK.
3 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
THE LONG CHARGE
Impressive range and an enticing price tag make the Chinese hybrid BYD Atto 2 DM-i (and its pure EV version) tempting choices, if you don't need lots of space
4 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Disaster for Zelensky as aide quits over 'corruption'
The presidential palace in Kyiv is roiling. Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned as his office and home were raided by anti-corruption police and detectives on the trail of a €100m (£88m) fraud.
2 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
What is going on with India's baffling visa forms?
We are off to India in a few weeks.
1 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Airbus A320 flights affected by solar radiation glitch
Millions of airline passengers booked to fly on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft could find their flights disrupted while urgent modifications are made to a piece of equipment susceptible to “intense solar radiation”. A total of 6,500 of the twin-jets are believed to be affected.
3 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Footage of Israeli soldiers killing Palestinians shows peace is as far away as ever
The shooting of two unarmed men represents a surge in violence by Israeli troops and settlers
4 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Prostate cancer screening 'not required' for all men
Committee recommends against universal NHS testing
5 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
People who only claim state pension will not be taxed
Rachel Reeves has insisted that people receiving only the state pension will not have to pay tax, despite fears that the decision to freeze tax thresholds at the Budget could leave pensioners liable to do so.
2 mins
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Slot banks on luck turning for his misfiring champions
Even as Liverpool are in a slump of staggering proportions, Arne Slot has one fewer critic. In his own family, anyway. In March, as Liverpool cruised towards the Premier League title, the Dutchman revealed his father had found fault with their performances. In tougher times, however, Arend Slot has become more sympathetic. A former coach of VV Bergentheim, an amateur team in the Netherlands, he has some insight into the job and its demands. Now, however, parental duties have taken over.
3 mins
November 29, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size