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@unearthednews.bsky.socialThe EU has limits that many of these samples would breach. The UK currently has none. This story was also published in @theipaper.com with @watershed-i.bsky.social
@unearthednews.bsky.socialEurope's chemicals regulator has recommended classifying TFA as toxic to reproduction, meaning it could impair fertility or harm an unborn child. The worst reading, 10,202 ng/l, was in groundwater near Finchingfield, Essex. One expert said the results were among the worst he's seen in the world.
@unearthednews.bsky.socialThe Environment Agency has tested England's waters for a "forever chemical" called TFA. We obtained the results. 🧪 TFA was found in every river sample and almost 90% of groundwater samples, which can be used to grow crops and supply drinking water...
@unearthednews.bsky.socialAlso in The I 📰
@unearthednews.bsky.socialBREAKING: A forever chemical linked to harming fertility and babies in the womb, has been found in rivers and groundwaters across England.
Our latest with @watershed-i.bsky.social and @theipaper.com
✍️ @leanahosea.bsky.social and @ellieodonnell.bsky.social
@unearthednews.bsky.socialAlso in The I 📰
@unearthednews.bsky.socialWe're thrilled that UE and @desmog.com won News Report of the Year in the Association for British Science Writers awards, for this story: unearthed.greenpeace.org/2025/07/24/e...
Judges described it as “detailed and determined investigation resulting in a scoop that holds its subject accountable.”
@unearthednews.bsky.socialBREAKING: Senior UK politicians to mix with oil execs, far-right figures and anti-abortion activists at London conference
Our latest investigation with @desmog.com and @theguardian.com
