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PFAS

Pollution & Toxins

Meet the Activist Fighting PFAS Pollution — and Winning

Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.
August 11, 2025
by
Nicole Williams
Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.
Firefighters and fire, the image distorted by heat
Op-Eds

Many Firefighting Foams Contain Dangerous PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Have We Learned Our Lesson?

Protecting civilian and military firefighters — and the communities they serve — requires a comprehensive strategy, including disclosure of the chemicals in new firefighting foams.
April 4, 2025
by
Jonathan Sharp
Protecting civilian and military firefighters — and the communities they serve — requires a comprehensive strategy, including disclosure of the chemicals in new firefighting foams.
A pair of soiled boots on leaf-covered ground
Pollution & Toxins

The Silent Threat Beneath Our Feet: How Deregulation Fuels the Spread of Forever Chemicals

The Trump administration has already rolled back planned limits on PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
February 10, 2025
by
Paul Adepoju
The Trump administration has already rolled back planned limits on PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.

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