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Internship Reflection and 2023 Legislative Cycle
By: Daniela Morales For the past few months I had the opportunity to work with Defend Our Health as an
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.
By: Daniela Morales For the past few months I had the opportunity to work with Defend Our Health as an
On July 10th, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced that the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee adopted the
Gulf Coast communities have long been subjected to the iron grip of petrochemical plants and oil companies. These communities, often
Gulf Coast communities have long been subjected to the iron grip of petrochemical plants and oil companies. These communities, often
Since 2021, Maine has been the first and only state in the nation to ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’
Since 2021, Maine has been the first and only state in the nation to ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’
The week of April 24th, Defend joined legislators, impacted citizens, scientists and health advocates as they testified on a number
PFAS contamination is an issue that plagues every corner of our country. It destroys families and livelihoods without qualms. According to
Defend Our Health has been working with community group PFAS Free Trenton (PFT) on securing community wide PFAS testing in
Maine’s leading the nation by dumping a cancer-linked toxic chemical. The Maine Legislature passed a law to eliminate toxic PFAS