Rainwater almost everywhere on Earth contains unsafe levels of 'forever chemicals', according to recent study.
"Based on the latest US guidelines for PFOA in drinking water, rainwater everywhere would be judged unsafe to drink."
- Ian Cousins, Lead Author of the Study
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't break down in the environment.
Researchers at the University of Stockholm have found these chemicals in rainwater all around the planet, including Antarctica.
Scientists say exposure to these substances may be connected to fertility problems, increased risk of cancer and developmental delays in children.
