Often referred to as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are a group of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products and industrial processes around the world. They are highly persistent, resisting breakdown and accumulating in the environment, wildlife and our bodies over time. A growing body of research points to increasing concerns about their impacts on human health, particularly for children. In recent weeks, Peers have been raising the profile of PFAS in th

There are moments in public policy when warning signs are visible long before action is taken. Asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material, widely used in homes, schools and workplaces, it was only decades later that its deadly consequences became undeniable - by which point the harm was done and the legal reckoning inevitable. Today, we risk repeating that mistake with PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”. A group of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals widely used in produ

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill reaches its final stages in the Lords next week – a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities. Professor Baroness Kathy Willis, Chair of Peers for the Planet and Professor of Biodiversity at Oxford University, is leading an amendment to ensure that, as we construct the 1.5 million homes and new towns the government has promise