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8 Sep 2025

Dr Bhavna Middha: Forever Chemicals Ban

Environment, Health, Natural Sciences

Dr Bhavna Middha: Forever Chemicals Ban

Australia has banned just three “forever chemicals,” while Europe is pushing to outlaw all 14,000. Bhavna Middha explains what these chemicals are, why they matter for our health and environment, and the challenges of cleaning them up.

Guest: Dr Bhavna Middha, Senior Research Fellow in Environmental Sociology, RMIT University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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