New study finds machine-made snow at ski resorts may expose skiers to harmful PFAS chemicals.

New research from Colby College suggests that machine-made snow at ski resorts could expose people to PFAS, harmful industrial chemicals. Tests at Quarry Road Trails in Maine found PFAS in snow made from a contaminated stream, raising concerns about wider contamination at ski areas. As winters warm and snowmaking becomes more crucial, the study highlights the need to understand PFAS movement and its impact on human exposure.

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