US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
Experts warn that US garbage incinerators are failing to effectively eliminate Pfas 'forever chemicals' from air pollution. This issue disproportionately affects low-income neighborhoods, raising public health concerns. Despite industry claims of significant emission reductions, independent analyses suggest that these facilities may be harming surrounding communities.
- ▪The waste management industry is promoting incinerators as a solution for Pfas waste.
- ▪A report claims Minnesota's incinerators are reducing Pfas emissions by 99.6%, but this is disputed by independent experts.
- ▪Pfas are linked to serious health issues and do not break down in the environment, leading to concerns about air pollution.
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The powerful waste management industry is increasingly pushing incinerators as a solution to virtually indestructible Pfas waste. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe powerful waste management industry is increasingly pushing incinerators as a solution to virtually indestructible Pfas waste. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty ImagesUS newsUS garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warnThe virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates sayTom PerkinsSat 30 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe nation’s garbage incinerators are largely failing to eliminate Pfas “forever chemicals” air…
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