Current：Home > StocksUS military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’ -GlobalInvest
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
View
Date：2025-04-15 17:48:19
The Department of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious health conditions.
Now, as regulators propose restrictions on their use or manufacturing, Pentagon officials have told Congress that eliminating the chemicals would undermine military readiness.
veryGood！ (9964)
Related
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Surfer Mikala Jones Dead at 44 After Surfing Accident
- Kim Kardashian Is Freaking Out After Spotting Mystery Shadow in Her Selfie
- Megan Rapinoe Announces Plans to Retire From Professional Soccer
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- Jamie Foxx Takes a Boat Ride in First Public Appearance Since Hospitalization
- International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers
- The Supreme Court rules against USPS in Sunday work case
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Home prices dip, Turkey's interest rate climbs, Amazon gets sued
Ranking
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Amid Rising Emissions, Could Congressional Republicans Help the US Reach Its Climate Targets?
- Qantas Says Synthetic Fuel Could Power Long Flights by Mid-2030s
- Is greedflation really the villain?
- Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
- Epstein survivors secure a $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase
- 'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers
- The Best Ulta Sale of the Summer Is Finally Here: Save 50% On Living Proof, Lancôme, Stila, Redken & More
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Dua Lipa Fantastically Frees the Nipple at Barbie Premiere
This Kimono Has 4,900+ 5-Star Amazon Reviews, Comes in 25 Colors, and You Can Wear It With Everything
Inside Clean Energy: This Virtual Power Plant Is Trying to Tackle a Housing Crisis and an Energy Crisis All at Once
Average rate on 30
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: 'It's time we grow up and behave like an adult company'
States Have Proposals, But No Consensus, On Curbing Water Shortages In Colorado River Basin
The Best Ulta Sale of the Summer Is Finally Here: Save 50% On Living Proof, Lancôme, Stila, Redken & More
Like
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- U.S. Starbucks workers join in a weeklong strike over stores not allowing Pride décor
- With Fossil Fuel Companies Facing Pressure to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Private Equity Is Buying Up Their Aging Oil, Gas and Coal Assets