Rainwater is no longer safe to drink worldwide thanks to "forever chemicals."

According to Euronews, man-made chemicals such as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, aka PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in nature. They're known to have non-stick and stain-repellent elements that can be found in lots of everyday items such as food packaging, electronics, cosmetics, and cookware. Thanks to the University of Stockholm, these items have been found in rainwater throughout the world.

Ian Cousins, the lead author of the study, stated: