Firefighting foam left after a fire in Pennsylvania. These foams often contain PFAS chemicals that can contaminate water supplies.
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PFAS chemicals are toxic, widespread and persistent in the environment, and the federal government has been slow to regulate them. A scientist explains why evaluating them one by one isn’t working.
Mark Ruffalo as Robert Bilott, the ‘lawyer who became DuPont’s worst nightmare’.
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What drives an industry leader like DuPont to prioritise corporate profit over stakeholder prosperity?
The screening will include a Q&A with experts hosted by Conversation editor Josephine Lethbridge.
PFAS are a class of about 5,000 compounds found in firefighting foam, flame retardants and non-stick cookware.
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Researchers continue to find PFAS-contaminated sites and waterways. Perhaps it is time to consider wider bans on these persistent chemicals.