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Paris (AFP) May 27, 2024 - Europe's rivers, lakes and groundwater are riddled with alarming levels of a persistent man-made 'forever chemical' linked to synthetic pesticides, a coalition of non-governmental organisations said on Monday.
The vast majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the EU's most stringent 'excellent' bathing quality standards in 2023, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published Tuesday.
Widely used in items like cosmetics, non-stick pans and fire extinguishers, PFAS are highly durable and can take centuries to break down.
Keep Britain Tidy has revealed that 8 beaches in the north west, including Blackpool, Lancashire, have won Seaside Awards for summer 2024.