The European Commission is set to initiate a large-scale operation to address PFAS contamination in water, as part of the European Water Resilience Strategy adopted in Brussels. Despite significant pollution levels in European waters, environmental groups criticize the strategy for lacking ambition in reducing PFAS at the source. The health costs associated with PFAS are estimated to be between €52 to €84 billion annually. The strategy aims to ensure access to clean water amidst extreme weather events, with a focus on public-private partnerships and the 'polluter pays' principle. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)