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Approximately 40% of non-organic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain trace amounts of pesticides, which are also PFAS (“forever chemicals”), according to a new study. California supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than three-quarters of the fruits and nuts consumed in the United States. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are called “forever chemicals” because the strong molecular bonds of carbon and fluoride can take years, decades, or even centuries to completely break down in the environment. It is estimated that there are approximately 15,000 fluorinated chemicals (PFAS) in existence today. “PFAS pesticides are the active ingredients in…

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I and my wife stood amazed. Then I realised that the crest of Maybury Hill must be within range of the Martians