New “Forever Chemicals” Air Pollutants Detected on a Large Scale in the U.S. for the First Time

On April 15, research institutions detected new perfluoro- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the atmosphere across the United States. These substances, known as the “next generation of forever chemicals,” are highly persistent, easily dispersed through the air, and pose potential reproductive and immunotoxic risks, prompting a nationwide air quality alert.