Massachusetts lawmakers propose a bill to ban toxic "forever chemicals" PFAS and address contamination.

Massachusetts lawmakers propose a bill to ban toxic "forever chemicals" PFAS, linked to health impacts like thyroid disease and kidney cancer. The bill aims to clean up contamination, phase out PFAS in food packaging, children's products, firefighter gear, and personal care items, restrict industry discharges, and set up funds for contamination testing and treatment. The bill awaits approval from the House Ways and Means Committee before the legislative session ends.

June 30, 2024
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