Today we are joined by Cindy Luppi, New England Director of Clean Water Action, and Sarah Woodbury, Director of Advocacy for Defend our Health, to discuss how we can tackle PFAS chemicals and protect our families. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemical compounds also known as 'Forever Chemicals' because they really never go away. Found in everything from pizza boxes to firefighting foam, PFAS are resistant to heat, water and oil. With an ability to move through the environment, they can contaminate soil and water supplies. As a result it's estimated that PFAS are now present in 99% of American's blood. With links to issues including cancer and kidney disease the worldwide historic use of these forever chemicals has resulted in a public health crisis.
