In our blood: how the US allowed toxic chemicals to seep into our lives

The GuardianSeptember 13, 2023News
Paint with PFAS in it

For decades, it was the secret behind the magic show of homemaking across the US. Applied to a pan, it could keep a fried egg from sticking to the surface. Soaked into a carpet, it could shrug off spills of red wine. Sprayed onto shoes and coats, it could keep the kids dry on a rainy day.