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Face masks emerge as flashpoint in PFAS debate By Boxes of 3M Co. brand N95 particulate respirator masks. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Republicans opposing measures aiming to crack down on “forever chemicals” are pointing to the presence of the toxic substances in face masks worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to bolster their arguments against advancing legislation. The GOP lawmakers are increasingly asserting that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are vital especially during a public health crisis due to their use in products combating the pandemic. “There’s a good chance that the masks many of us wore over the last year and a half to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19 contained PFAS,” said Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), joining other Republicans who made similar remarks during an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing last month.

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