How are 'forever chemicals' like PFAS affecting human health and the environment?

Forever chemicals, like PFAS, are like stubborn guests who never leave a party, and they can mess up your health and the environment.

Imagine you have a favorite pair of jeans that never get dirty no matter how much you play in the mud. That’s what PFAS do, they don’t break down easily, so they stay in our water, soil, and even inside our bodies for a very long time.

Think of PFAS like tiny sticky stickers that cling to your cells. They can make it harder for your body to get rid of things like cholesterol or hormones, which can lead to problems like high blood pressure or trouble with your immune system, kind of like when you’re sick and can’t fight off the flu as easily.

These chemicals are also like invisible painters. They color our water and soil, making it harder for plants and animals to grow healthy. Fish might eat them, and then we eat the fish, so PFAS travel through the food chain, just like a game of tag!