Women for a Healthy Environment
Safe Removal of PFAS Fire Fighting Foam
Pennsylvania's legislators should follow the lead of states like California, Colorado, and Michigan and establish a take back program for Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). AFFF is a fire fighting foam used by fire departments and airports that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and is one of the main culprits of drinking water contamination.
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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive soil gas originating from decaying radioactive radium in the ground. It enters buildings through cracks in the foundation. Long-term exposure, even at low levels, can lead to lung cancer. Children are particularly susceptible to exposure because of their rapidly developing bodies. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, bu...