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Governor Healey signs new law to ban PFAS in firefighter protective gear
Governor Maura Healey signs a new law today protecting firefighters from toxic PFAS chemicals.
Massachusetts Legislature bans PFAS in firefighter protective gear
On Monday the Massachusetts legislature enacted important legislation to protect firefighters from toxic PFAS chemicals.
Next steps to Phase Out PFAS in Connecticut
Connecticut became a national leader when we passed our priority PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) bill this year.
Making Sure the Clean Water Act Keeps Working
In 1972, the Clean Water Act set a goal of eliminating pollution in our rivers, lakes, streams and bays by 1985. While we’ve made a lot of progress toward this goal, we are certainly not there.
California Bans PFAS in Paper-Based Food Packaging
“The insidious thing about PFAS is that we are not only exposed by using products that contain them, but we are re-exposed when these chemicals get into our water, air, soil, and crops,” said Andria Ventura, legislative and policy director at Clean Water Action. “Since food packaging is a major source of litter in water and can contaminate compost, our precious water resources and food are at risk. That’s why AB 1200 is so important.”