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Author name: Dr. Helena Forsythe

Dr. Helena Forsythe is a chemical policy analyst and researcher with over 15 years of experience in evaluating chemical safety and regulatory issues. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Safety and Environmental Toxicology from the University of Cambridge. Helena specializes in exploring the intersection of industrial chemicals and public health, focusing on regulatory compliance, emerging hazards, and global chemical standards. When she isn’t analyzing policy frameworks or drafting research reports, Helena enjoys hiking in the Scottish Highlands, tending to her urban vegetable garden, and experimenting with organic herbal remedies at home.

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GOVERNMENT ACTIONS AND POLICIES ON FOREVER CHEMICALS IN WATER

Dr. Helena Forsythe

When we look at the regulatory landscape surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), we are witnessing a profound historical mismatch between chemical innovation and public health oversight. For decades, the structural stability of the carbon-fluorine bond was celebrated as a milestone of industrial efficiency. However, from my perspective in environmental toxicology, that very stability is […]