‘Ticking time bomb’: PFAS chemicals in drinking water alarm scientists over health risks (8/10/21)
‘Ticking time bomb’: PFAS chemicals in drinking water alarm scientists over health risks EPA under pressure to regulate PFAS, found in the water of nearly 2,800 cities. By Devin Dwyer, Stephanie Ebbs, and Jacqueline Yoo August 10, 2021, 3:33 PM ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in water systems of nearly 2,800 US cities ABC News’ Devin Dwyer […]
PFAS: What Are They and Why Do We Care?
On Cape Cod, there has been data collected in past years showing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, accumulating in local waters. But what are PFAS and why are they such an urgent matter? PFAS, are synthetically made chemicals used for product application that allow oil and water repellency, temperature resistance, and friction reduction to […]
What you need to know about PFAS or ‘forever’ chemicals (11/26/19)
What you need to know about PFAS or ‘forever’ chemicals The EPA is set to announce new steps to regulate the chemicals. By Stephanie Ebbs November 26, 2019, 4:04 PM EPA chief Andrew Wheeler sits down with ABC News The EPA has launched its first national action plan to continue cleaning up toxic chemicals around […]