September 9, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwitzerland Cancels National Study on Forever Chemicals
Swiss government abandons planned CHF 240 million research project on health effects of PFAS and other persistent pollutants, citing budget constraints.
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- The Swiss government has cancelled a planned national study on the health effects of chemical pollutants.
- The study was intended to track the impact of pesticides, heavy metals, and PFAS.
- The project was scrapped due to budget constraints.
- Legal hurdles prevented co-financing with outside partners.
- Green politicians plan to fight the decision in parliament.
By The Numbers
CHF 240 million
Projected Cost
100,000
Volunteers
100%
Contamination Rate
800
Samples
They Said
"New, poorly studied substances are constantly entering the market without systematic monitoring."
"A wasted opportunity."
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