Thierry Mounib, president of the 'Bien Vivre à Pierre-Bénite' association, has witnessed the environmental impact of PFAS (forever chemicals) in his French city. Following alarming discoveries of these chemicals in local water, soil, and air, Lyon’s metropolitan council has initiated legal action against chemical companies Arkema and Daikin. The council aims to apply the 'polluter pays' principle. Meanwhile, concerns grow over Daikin's resumed operations, which involve PFAS. The EU is considering restrictions on PFAS, with a proposal from five countries for major regulations under REACH. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)