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Senate Bill 67 Signed Into Law, Banning PFAS Chemicals From Firefighting Foams
Senate Bill 67 Signed Into Law, Banning PFAS Chemicals From Firefighting Foams ANCHORAGE, AK – Senate Bill (SB) 67 was passed into law on the morning of July 22, phasing out the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams in Alaska. Since the governor did not sign or veto the bill within the given 22-day period, the bill was automatically passed into law without the governor’s signature. We express our gratitude to Senator Jesse Kiehl for his sponsorship of the bill and his commitment to protecting the health of Alaskans. We also thank all the co-sponsors of SB 67 and Committee Chairs ...
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The Arctic’s Plastic Crisis: Toxic Threats to Health, Human Rights, and Indigenous Lands From the Petrochemical Industry
Damage to the Arctic from the fossil fuel/petrochemical industry includes threats from chemicals, plastics, and climate. These have combined to poison the lands, waters, and traditional foods of Arctic Indigenous Peoples, with ongoing health effects that threaten their cultures and communities. This report highlights the voices and testimonies of Indigenous leaders who have witnessed these threats and who are engaged in local and global efforts to protect their land and People. Find multimedia content, including a video and podcast, related to the report here.
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Protecting Children’s Developing Brains: Hazards of Plastics and Chemicals in Plastics
A growing body of evidence shows that plastics and associated toxic chemicals contribute to neurodevelopmental disabilities and cognitive deficits in children. The global crisis of plastic production and waste is increasing exponentially. Today's infants are born with their brains and bodies already burdened by plastics: micro- and nano-plastic particles have been found in the placenta and newborns’ first stool, and further exposures occur through breastmilk and infant formula. A briefing paper by Project TENDR synthesizes the latest science on fetal and early childhood exposures to plastics and the resulting harm to children’s developing brains. It outlines the widespread exposure to ...