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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warnWorldPing

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned.

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