Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “These [PFAs and PFOAs] are the plastic constituents. They…”

“And yet we know now, unfortunately, that these chemicals leach directly into our bodies. You're talking about PFAs and PFOAs, and these are. And what we call forever chemicals. Yes, and These [PFAs and PFOAs] are the plastic constituents. They can also be flame retardants and in glues. And those are also ubiquitous in the environment. Um, but talking. You know, one of the interesting things that I learned when we did the Dark Waters case is how dangerous these, these particular molecules are because your body has such difficulty excreting them.” (01:10–11:38)

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