Dutch MPs and 200 citizens demand Chemours prioritize health concerns over economic gains in the ongoing PFAS controversy.
In short:
- Dutch MPs, led by Geert Gabriëls and Ines Kostić, joined 200 protesters at Chemours, advocating for health over economic interests in the PFAS debate.
- Gabriëls criticized the protection of corporate permits over public health, highlighting the legal poisoning through 'forever chemicals'.
- Kostić urged new cabinet members to prioritize health, citing government inaction in environmental health crises at Chemours and other sites.
Key quote:
"Why doesn't health come first? Why do economic interests take precedence over health interests?"
— Geert Gabriëls, member of Parliament
Why this matters:
This movement underscores a critical health issue, where legal loopholes allow harmful chemicals into our environment.
New research could help pinpoint “forever chemicals” exposure — giving communities a roadmap for cleanup and individuals direction on what to avoid.
