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Does the clean energy transition need forever chemicals?
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The article highlights the dependency of clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries on PFAS, a group of persistent 'forever chemicals' linked to serious health risks. The European Union is proposing broad bans on these chemicals despite pushback from major chemical companies that argue PFAS are critical for climate goals.
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You face growing regulatory risks as EU moves to ban PFAS chemicals vital to clean energy tech, forcing urgent search for safer material alternatives or risk costly disruptions. Chemical suppliers now hold leverage but also a spotlight on their claims, altering supply chain and product decisions in clean energy sectors.
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