Teflon is probably the most famous of the products made with "forever chemicals," but it is far from alone among them. Although one would hope that governments would heavily regulate a product linked to serious health issues like cancer, high blood pressure and infertility, chemicals known as PFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are largely able to slip under the radar. This is in large part because of a process known as regrettable substitution — and experts tell Salon that it is helping polluters literally destroy human life on this planet.
"This nickname is forever chemicals, and I think this nickname correctly states it best, because they are very persistent chemicals that accumulate in our bodies."
