Protecting Our Nation’s Bravest: The Fight to Extinguish PFAS From Firefighter Gear August 1, 2024 The Massachusetts House has passed a bill that bans the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighter turnout gear, following the Senate’s approval. The bill, which addresses concerns over the health risks posed by these “forever chemicals,” now heads to Governor Maura Healey for her signature. If signed into law, Massachusetts will become […] Read More
Grounded in Contamination: The High-Stakes Battle Over PFAS at Airports in 2024 July 17, 2024 By Sara G. Stephens As airport skies hum with the sound of arrivals and departure, a silent, toxic threat lurks beneath the ground—it’s PFAS contamination, and it’s sparking a multi-billion-dollar battle over health, safety, and environmental justice. Airports rely on aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) for rapid suppression of aviation fuel fires, making these facilities particularly […] Read More
Kentucky Juvenile Justice Facilities Face Allegations of Abuse May 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into Kentucky’s juvenile justice facilities. This investigation will examine the conditions and practices within these centers, which have raised significant concerns regarding the treatment of juveniles. The investigation is led by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the […] Read More
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