Minnesota Becomes the Second State to Ban PFAS – With A Little Help From Maine
Since 2021, Maine has been the first and only state in the nation to ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’
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.
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
We’re thrilled to announce that this year, we are able to offer mini grants of up to $2,500 to grassroots leaders and
Maine faces an alarming and growing public health problem as a result of sewage sludge laced with PFAS (per- and
New PFAS Pollution Concern Spurs Ask for Senate Committee Investigation In their classic critique of the public relations industry, Toxic