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  1. 27 Aug 2020

    “The court’s orders affirm that the state can continue to make its case to hold these companies responsible for the impacts of these on the environment and on public health.”

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  2. 23 Sep 2020

    Nonstick chemicals are hurting all of us, especially pregnant women and our babies. The great tells the cautionary tale of Hoosick Falls and other places in the US that warned us

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  3. 20 Feb 2020

    If you’re wondering why we’re continuing the fight against , I urge you to read Abigail’s story. Access to clean water shouldn’t be a privilege.

    When ur doctor tells u drinking lots of water is ur medicine but ur water is contaminated with . This is Abigail. She had a rare kidney cancer at 4 yo. Already received her lifetime limit of radiation. She’s a survivor. This is
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  4. Mar 20

    High levels of are leaking from 59 closed landfills, contaminating the groundwater. Levels sometimes exceed Minnesota state health safety standards for drinking water. Story by for .

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  5. 16 hours ago

    So, drinking straws made of paper and other natural materials contain toxic that have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, *reduced penis size,* hampered immune function, and early puberty, among other ailments.

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  6. Feb 6

    "Nothing should last forever, including our patience" are in the blood of 98% of Americans They can cause testicular and kidney cancer and they never fully degrade in the environment. Want to learn more?👇

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  7. 17 Dec 2020

    "For a long time, powerful corporate interests succeeded in keeping this heinous, brazen, and ongoing public health threat hidden...But it is now a matter of public record that these people knew...and continued anyway." via

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  8. 21 Nov 2020

    Not all alternatives to plastic are as sustainable as you think. Harmful or PFAS are widely used in paper, board & compostable food packaging now commonplace in the UK. The EU is banning PFAS and so should we. Act now

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  9. 23 Jul 2020

    BREAKING: Michigan passed rules that make it harder for PFAS — dangerous & toxic chemicals — to be in Michigan’s drinking water! These are one of Michigan’s most widespread and serious environmental crises.

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  10. Mar 8

    As of January, 49 states have contamination. We've mapped the extent of this contamination crisis across the U.S.

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  11. Jan 26

    “...over the past three decades, cancer has emerged as the leading cause of death for firefighters across the county, making up 75 percent of active-duty firefighter deaths in 2019.” Our firefighters deserve the truth.

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  12. 7 Aug 2020

    NEW STUDY: Nearly 1/2 of the food packaging tested from popular chains contained levels of fluorine suggesting PFAS treatment. Toxic can migrate to the food inside & once discarded the persist in the environment. 👉

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  13. Mar 18

    Had some great discussions with colleagues yesterday over the impact of legacy pollutants organised by the and . Interestingly, not one of these very good ecotox books mentions the term in their indices

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  14. 17 Dec 2020

    This is why and I will be re-introducing legislation to set standards for in water and to ban food packaging that are manufactured using these

    The poison found in everyone, even unborn babies – and who is responsible for it
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  15. Feb 5

    (5/5) PFAS are: - >4,700 chems that repel water/stains - in clothes, furnishings, cookware & many products - in blood of >98% of us & some higher in firefighters - linked to cancer, thyroid disease, suppressed immune fx, impaired fetal dev, obesity, diabetes -

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  16. 24 Jul 2020

    Tuesday, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act () including many important provisions to help combat contamination and protect . This Federal action is a critical step in the fight against these !

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  17. Mar 15

    The compounds detected in the water samples are a small fraction of the entire PFAS class of thousands of different chemicals. Over 600 PFAS are in active use, including a new generation of "short-chain" replacement chemicals.

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  18. Mar 16

    I'll have some updates from our doc and a look forward at news.

    What's in our water & how well is it being protected? Join the conversation TOMORROW 7p ET w/ , 's , 1) WATCH before event: 2) RSVP for discussion:
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  19. Jan 28

    Get educated about before of Discovery on Feb.4 with environmental lawyer (and hero) ! Check out this perspective from ECU prof about PFAS in eastern NC.

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  20. 28 Jul 2020

    are a group of extremely persistent chemicals present in many consumer products. They build up in the environment and some also in our bodies. What is the EU doing to protect you? Where can you find them?

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