As lawmakers around the world weigh bans of 'forever chemicals,” many manufacturers are pushing back, saying there often is no substitute.

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    8 months ago

    The point is being missed. We shouldn’t use pfas for convenience items like pans and such. If we keep them well contained in EV batteries, that’s probably ok.

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      8 months ago

      I concur. Plastic makes great electrical insulation, but not great disposable cups. Petroleum is very versatile feedstock but not a good energy source.

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      8 months ago

      I do wonder if cooking in nonstick pans without oil is less risky than cooking with oil in conventional pans.

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        8 months ago

        I don’t think there’s really any measurable difference, assuming the nonstick pan isn’t scuffed enough to cause bits and pieces to flake off into your food.

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          8 months ago

          Cooking oil decomposes into carcinogens. Especially low smoke point oils.

          (Admittedly the increased risk from either is pretty low)