We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades

By Ian A. Wright, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
Amy-Marie Gilpin, Senior Lecturer in Invertebrate Ecology, Western Sydney University
Katherine Warwick, PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University

The fresh air, picturesque vistas and pristine bush of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a year.

Unfortunately, the Blue Mountains are also the site of a controversial investigation into water contamination with “forever chemicals”, also called PFAS.

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