US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
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A coalition of 17 environmental groups has urged the US Environmental Protection Agency to reject a new PFAS compound proposed by chemical company Chemours for use in cooling data centers. The groups claim that Chemours downplayed the health and climate risks associated with the compound in its bid to fast-track approval. The outcome of this request could set a precedent for regulation of PFAS chemicals in emerging technologies.
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PFAS are associated with cancer, reproductive harm, and other diseases.
The coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks of the new PFAS.
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The coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks of the new PFAS.
The Guardian- PFAS are associated with cancer, reproductive harm, and other diseases.
- Downplaying risks could lead to widespread exposure if approved.
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Loaded language removed<p>Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use</p><p>A coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/epa">Environmental Protection Agency</a> reject a new <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/pfas">Pfas</a> that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast track for…
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The coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks of the new PFAS.
The GuardianChemours is attempting to fast track the new PFAS compound for use in cooling datacenters.
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