{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/039b783b-a527-4fdf-b3ce-b3c255ad3034/6908e29b911793d200eb86d8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Water companies urged to clean up ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba036a1a8cbef5973cf0c0/1762189817016-62c3745d-9937-4831-91df-cc274aeb412a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.</p><p><br></p><p>High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it’s still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems.</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode, The Bionic Awards are coming to London. Entries are now open for the inaugural event to be held in Shoreditch next year.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We speak to founder of the awards and London Standard tech editor Alex Pell along with AI filmmaker Diane Laidlaw of Afro Futcha, about the importance of recognising AI creativity.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus…</p><ul><li>A new £1.9million study will look at whether AI can help doctors make better decisions around how to treat prostate cancer</li><li>New research shows skipping breakfast might leave you feeling hungry but won’t impact your thinking skills</li><li>The Microsoft glitch that’s waited 10 years for a fix</li><li>A new sustainable tub for Cadbury’s Heroes and a change to the chocolate line-up</li></ul>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}