New York lawmakers have unveiled five bills to protect residents from PFAS – chemicals found in everyday items that never break down in our bodies or environment. From textiles to dental floss, cleaning products to cookware, these chemicals pose hidden health risks. State Senator Peter Harckham puts it plainly: “PFAS are among the most toxic chemicals known to humankind.” This declaration came as lawmakers announced plans to remove these chemicals from common household products. The problem hits close to home. Communities like Hoosick Falls discovered PFAS in their drinking water. Kate Donovan of the Natural Resources Defense Council explains, “These … Continue reading New York Bans PFAS in Consumer Goods to Protect Public Health