Urgent update on PFAS
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Urgent update on PFAS

I’m going to jump to the conclusion of my urgent update on PFAS, AKA per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The background will come later. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the government is considering loopholes that would cause more human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—forever chemicals that never leave our bodies.   I…

Knowing your exposure to chemical toxins could save your life
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Knowing your exposure to chemical toxins could save your life

Chemical toxins and hazardous chemicals are all around us, in our clothing, food, water, and as ingredients in all the products we use. I have always been aware of occupational exposure. In the lab, we used a Material Safety Data Sheet to access chemical safety information on a toxic substance in the work area that…