Tag: forever pollutants

The Ozone Fix That Backfired: Replacement Chemicals Have Blanketed Earth in 335,000 Tons of a Forever Pollutant

By Cassie B • Feb. 17, 2026 A global study reveals more than 335,000 tons of TFA have fallen to Earth since 2000. This “forever chemical” pollution stems from ozone-friendly refrigerant replacements. TFA is a highly mobile PFAS that spreads globally via rainfall and accumulates. It poses risks to health and aquatic life and is found even […]