For 42 years, 'forever chemicals' have been quietly climbing the Great Lakes food chain
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have infiltrated the Great Lakes over four decades. Researchers mapped their movement and contamination of wildlife. These indestructible chemicals accumulate in organisms, increasing in concentration up the food chain. Each lake shows unique contamination patterns, with some holding onto these toxins for centuries. This ongoing process highlights a persistent environmental challenge.
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have infiltrated the Great Lakes over four decades. Researchers mapped their movement and contamination of wildlife. These indestructible chemicals accumulate in organisms, increasing in concentration up the food chain. Each lake shows unique contamination patterns, with some holding onto these toxins for centuries. This ongoing process highlights a persistent environmental challenge.
