PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—are toxic compounds used in everything from nonstick cookware to food packaging. They don’t break down in nature and build up in our bodies over time. Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and immune issues, PFAS are silently contaminating water, soil, and everyday life. Understanding them is the first step toward protecting our health and demanding change.
While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to authorize certain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also commonly referred
Kaitlyn Budion, reporting for the Maine Morning Star, recently spoke with Defend Our Health and the Conservation Law Foundation about
In Maine, it’s a primary election today, so remember to vote! But your voice matters on more than just election days;
Lori Valigra reports, as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the
The Nation’s Health, the official publication of the American Public Health Association, highlighted Defend’s work in their June 2026 edition.
In partnership with Natural Resources Council of Maine, Defend Our Health is excited to announce a new Policy Guide for
News Center Maine’s Vivien Leigh spoke with Defend Our Health about the implementation of Maine’s broad phase out of PFAS
Defend Our Health’s team provided extensive background to Penelope Overton of the Portland Press Herald on affordable and effective options
Shannon Kelleher of The New Lede spoke with Defend Our Health about a new report published Feb. 13, 2026 by
Maine Public’s Peter McGuire reports that as the majority of Maine’s PFAS product category bans went into effect on January
