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The forever chemicals that end up in our bodies - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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妮娜 posted on 2026/03/30Did you know those 'forever chemicals' might be in your makeup and even your cookware? This BBC World Service episode dives deep into PFAS, explaining how they get into our bodies and what we can do about it. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary related to water contamination and chemical regulation, making it a practical listen!
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- Precise; particular; just about that thing
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- To organize things by putting them into groups
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