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Maine nonprofit seeks volunteers to check for PFAS in cookware and other products
News Center Maine’s Vivien Leigh spoke with Defend Our Health about the implementation of Maine’s broad phase out of PFAS
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.
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
WGME staff reported on Defend Our Health’s work in the role of watchdog to make sure companies and stores are
Pearl Small of News Center Maine discussed the initial findings from Defend Our Health’s investigation into PFAS-containing cookware and retailers’
WGME’s Brad Rogers spoke with Emily Carey Perez de Alejo about Defend’s watchdog role to ensure the products ban is
Maine Public’ Peter McGuire reported that Maine nonprofits including Defend Our Health have joined more than 200 environmental groups urging
Defend Our Health hosted a visit from a delegation of Massachusetts legislators, department staff, as well as environmental and farm
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