‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

The Guardian UK Monday 14 September 2026, 06:00 UTC By Damien Gayle Environment correspondent 1 min read

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Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production.

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres

Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned.

Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production.

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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

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