From 2 p.m., there will be a debate in the Flemish Parliament about the PFOS pollution left behind by the American multinational 3M in and around Zwijndrecht. Who is responsible and what must be done? – “What could possibly have gone wrong in the past, we have to consider in the inquiry committee on which … Read more
theme image Photo: MARC HERREMANS – MEDIA HOUSE – In one year, more than 15,000 tons of foreign waste was incinerated with PFAS at the Antwerp waste processing company Indaver. This is evident from figures from Flemish environment minister Zuhal Demir. “Without knowing how much PFAS is released into the air,” says Flemish Member of … Read more
The Flemish government was aware of the agreement that Lantis, manager of the Oosterweelwerf, and 3M concluded on PFOS pollution. That says Lantis CEO Luc Hellemans. In fact, the public company itself pointed out that the pollution was a lot more worrying than expected. But waste management company OVAM saw no reason for further interventions … Read more
The PFOS crisis is not limited to the contaminated soil on the Oosterweelwerf. The forever chemicals are really everywhere. “Whoever eats fish today cannot say that it is PFOS-free,” says toxicologist Jan Tytgat (KU Leuven). According to him, there is no reason to panic, but we should conduct thorough investigations quickly. – For more than … Read more
Flemish people get PFOS substances in their bodies every day, by eating eggs, drinking milk, consuming fish and meat. Research by the University of Antwerp now shows that the consumption standards of chicken eggs were exceeded within a radius of fifteen kilometers around the 3M factory in Zwijndrecht. But what does that mean for you? … Read more