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New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines mark a turning point in regulating harmful PFAS chemicals in U.S. water systems.
Sabrina Tavernise hosts the episode for The New York Times.
In short:
Key quote:
"PFAS stands for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They’re often called forever chemicals just because they persist so long in the environment and they don’t easily break down."
— Kim Tingley, reporter.
Why this matters:
Despite new EPA actions, the extensive presence of these chemicals in everyday products remains a pervasive threat reflecting the need for comprehensive policies to protect communities and ecosystems from harmful chemicals. Read more in this Q&A: Award-winning scientist Anne Starling on the latest PFAS research— and where she finds hope.
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Nonprofit organizations MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition released the new Healthy Pregnancy Guideto help parents-to-be navigate the challenges of making healthier living choices for babies and the planet.
The results “raise red flags."
An ambitious Plastics Treaty that controls plastic production and eliminates the use of toxic chemicals would begin to rectify the environmental injustices experienced by Indigenous Peoples.
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