As lawmakers around the world weigh bans of 'forever chemicals,” many manufacturers are pushing back, saying there often is no substitute.

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      108 months ago

      The point is being missed. We shouldn’t use pfas for convenience items like pans and such. If we keep them well contained in EV batteries, that’s probably ok.

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        48 months ago

        I concur. Plastic makes great electrical insulation, but not great disposable cups. Petroleum is very versatile feedstock but not a good energy source.

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        18 months ago

        I do wonder if cooking in nonstick pans without oil is less risky than cooking with oil in conventional pans.

        • Clegko
          link
          fedilink
          28 months ago

          I don’t think there’s really any measurable difference, assuming the nonstick pan isn’t scuffed enough to cause bits and pieces to flake off into your food.

          • @[email protected]
            link
            fedilink
            2
            edit-2
            8 months ago

            Cooking oil decomposes into carcinogens. Especially low smoke point oils.

            (Admittedly the increased risk from either is pretty low)

    • deaf_fish
      link
      fedilink
      28 months ago

      I don’t know. We stop cars, cancer goes away pretty quickly. Forever chemicals are well… Forever.

      That is why I need specifics. You deserve specifics too.

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        18 months ago

        We stop all cars. Build nanomachines to cure cancer and enable cold fusion. Abolish capitalism . It’s all so easy.