Forever chemicals, guilty silence
74 min
Available until 04/03/2025
PFAS are toxic substances known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in nature. They’re associated with higher risks of cancer and a weakened immune system. Forever chemicals have contaminated soil, eggs and drinking water in several European regions, including Wallonia, in Belgium – sometimes in cases long known to the authorities, who chose to remain silent.
This programme by Belgian broadcaster RTBF is part of the European Collection, a joint initiative from European public service media (ARD, ARTE, France Télévisions, SRG SSR, RTBF and ZDF), coordinated by ARTE.
This programme by Belgian broadcaster RTBF is part of the European Collection, a joint initiative from European public service media (ARD, ARTE, France Télévisions, SRG SSR, RTBF and ZDF), coordinated by ARTE.
Country
Belgium
Year
2023
