How the Planet-Altering Disaster of "Forever Chemicals" Was Kept Secret
Despite the widespread presence of harmful "forever chemicals" in humans and the environment, these substances were kept secret for decades. A 3M scientist, Kris Hansen, played a crucial role in uncovering this secret. Hansen, a former 3M employee, revealed that the company was aware of the toxic nature of these chemicals as early as the 1970s, yet continued their production.
Sharon Lerner, a journalist, spent years investigating the companies responsible for these chemicals and how they maintained their secrecy for so long.
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- How the Disaster of "Forever Chemicals" Was Kept Secret propublica.org
