Tag: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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Battery Industry Shifts Toward PFAS-Free Alternatives Amid Environmental Concerns

The battery industry faces mounting pressure to eliminate PFAS compounds known as “forever chemicals” from lithium-ion batteries. New manufacturing processes and materials aim to create more sustainable, recyclable energy storage solutions while maintaining performance standards.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Modern Batteries

While demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to grow exponentially, sources indicate these essential energy storage devices contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their environmental persistence. According to reports, the battery industry is now actively seeking alternatives to these problematic compounds that can withstand the demanding conditions inside batteries while being more environmentally friendly.

by Harlow Wesley
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UK Regulators Accused of Overlooking Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’ Emissions at Lancashire Plant

British regulators are reportedly failing to test for a specific reprotoxic “forever chemical” manufactured by a Lancashire chemicals plant, despite evidence of significant emissions. Independent sampling has confirmed the presence of EEA-NH4 in soils around the facility, raising concerns about potential health risks to nearby communities.

Regulatory Gaps in Forever Chemical Monitoring

Environmental regulators in the UK are reportedly overlooking a specific toxic PFAS chemical produced by a Lancashire manufacturing plant, despite evidence of emissions and potential health risks, according to recent investigations. The Environment Agency has been testing for various chemical substances around AGC Chemicals’ facility but has excluded EEA-NH4 from its monitoring program, sources indicate.

by Harlow Wesley