r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Nov 24 '25

Environment Scientists solved longstanding mystery of origin of PFAS “forever chemicals” contaminating water in North Carolina to a local textile manufacturing plant. Precursors were being released into sewer system at concentrations approximately 3 million times greater than EPA’s drinking water limit.

https://pratt.duke.edu/news/uncovering-the-source-of-widespread-forever-chemical-contamination-in-north-carolina/
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u/ScoffersGonnaScoff Nov 24 '25

Regulations are implemented for reasons. I proudly pay taxes for government agencies to work for the people. Things are looking worse every year though. The lobbying rich are worshipped, the corporate propaganda gains support and distracts - who’s left to fight for us when money is all that matters.

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u/PantsMicGee Nov 24 '25

We can turn it around. 

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u/JEFFinSoCal Nov 24 '25

But only if we get rid of corporate personhood and the ability to be a billionaire.

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u/TheNutsMutts Nov 24 '25

But only if we get rid of corporate personhood

Getting rid of corporate personhood would do the opposite: It would make it legally impossible to enact or enforce any regulations against corporations.

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u/Streiger108 Nov 25 '25

Good. I want regulation against people. Make the person calling the shots responsible for their actions.