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Researchers have also found elevated concentrations of PFAS in the soil at family ski resorts, on ski slopes and on cross-country trails after competitions. 1.000

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Simplified: Researchers found elevated concentrations of PFAS in soil at ski resorts ski slopes and cross-country trails

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3 weeks ago
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of chemicals that have a special bond of carbon and fluorine atoms, making them strong and resistant to water, dirt, heat and oil. 1.000

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Simplified: PFAS are a class of chemicals with a special bond of carbon and fluorine atoms

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3 weeks ago
For that reason, they’re used in everyday items as varied as microwave popcorn bags, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant carpets, cosmetics, dental floss, nonstick frying pans — and ski wax. 1.000

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Simplified: PFAS are used in everyday items like microwave popcorn bags water-repellent clothing stain-resistant carpets cosmetics dental floss nonstick frying pa...

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3 weeks ago
They can contaminate the soil and drinking water, and can make their way into crops and livestock. 1.000

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Simplified: PFAS can contaminate soil drinking water crops and livestock

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3 weeks ago
The problem is that exposure to PFAS can cause damage to the liver and immune system. 1.000

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Simplified: Exposure to PFAS can cause damage to the liver and immune system

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3 weeks ago
Four samples tested contained 23 so-called organotin compounds. 0.950

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Simplified: Four samples tested contained 23 organotin compounds

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3 weeks ago
Elissia Franklin, a research scientist at the Silent Spring Institute and the lead author of the new study, said that 41 out of the 43 products tested contained hazardous chemicals. 0.950

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Simplified: 41 out of 43 products tested contained hazardous chemicals

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3 weeks ago
They can also be inhaled — particularly when heated during styling — and absorbed through a person’s hands. 0.900

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Simplified: Chemicals can be inhaled particularly when heated during styling and absorbed through a person's hands

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3 weeks ago
Nine of the 10 samples also tested positive for lead. 0.950

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Simplified: Nine of 10 samples tested positive for lead

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3 weeks ago
Harsh chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair and other hair extensions can be absorbed through the scalp, causing irritation, burning and redness, according to Dr. Chris Pernell, director of the N... 0.950

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Simplified: Harsh chemicals in synthetic braiding hair can be absorbed through the scalp causing irritation burning and redness

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3 weeks ago
Researchers tested 43 hair extension products and identified 169 chemicals present overall, including dozens of harmful substances, such as flame retardants, pesticides and compounds used to stabilize... 0.950

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Simplified: Researchers identified 169 chemicals in 43 hair extension products including harmful substances

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3 weeks ago
Significant amounts of chemicals are stored in cylindrical tanks, and give the facility a distinct smell that is similar to a freshly-cleaned hospital ward. 1.000

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Simplified: Significant chemicals are stored in tanks giving the facility a distinct smell

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7 months ago
Significant amounts of chemicals are stored in cylindrical tanks, and give the facility a distinct smell that is similar to a freshly-cleaned hospital ward. 0.900

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Simplified: Significant chemicals are stored in cylindrical tanks giving the facility a distinct smell.

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7 months ago