Countries are currently negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution and make plastics safer and more sustainable.

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For example, gas leaks in Texas, a state with extensive pipeline infrastructure and frequent incidents, were found to raise levels of PM 2.5 in neighboring states like Oklahoma and Louisiana.

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One of the most recent examples is exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, a series of highly toxic synthetic chemicals used in firefighting foams and equipment.