How One Company Secretly Poisoned The Planet
Imagine a chemical so persistent that once it enters the environment, it never really leaves—kind of like glitter after a craft project, but way more sinister. That’s the reality of PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have infiltrated our water, soil, and even our bloodstream. In *How One Company Secretly Poisoned The Planet*, Veritasium unpacks the shocking history of these compounds, tracing their origins from a seemingly miraculous discovery to a global contamination crisis. Originally developed for military applications, PFAS found their way into everyday products like non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics. But as scientists began uncovering their toxic effects, corporations scrambled to bury the truth, leading to one of the biggest environmental cover-ups in history. The documentary doesn’t just throw out scary facts—it makes the issue personal. Through real-world experiments and blood tests, it reveals how PFAS exposure is nearly unavoidable, whether through food packaging, dr...