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flag Study finds "forever chemicals" causing health issues and population decline in Australian freshwater turtles.

flag A study reveals that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are causing severe health issues and population decline in freshwater turtles in Australia. flag Turtles in highly contaminated areas had 30 times higher PFAS concentrations, leading to conditions like gout and shell defects in hatchlings. flag The study, involving 350 turtles over three years, also found fewer juveniles in contaminated sites, indicating a potential population collapse due to these persistent chemicals.

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