Oil and Gas Companies Routinely Frack With “Trade Secret” Chemicals, Including PFAS By Jonathan Hahn February 9, 2022 A year-long investigation sheds new light on how communities and regulators are kept in the dark In this story: fracking, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), drilling, oil, toxics
Outdoor Gear That’ll Keep You Snug and Dry, Sans “Forever Chemicals” By Megan Hill October 24, 2021 The government plans to crack down on PFAS—these brands beat them to it In this story: backpacking, camping, hiking, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
New Independent Study Confirms PFAS in Thinx, Other Products By Jessian Choy June 3, 2021 Why all genders should care, plus how to tell if a product is truly PFAS-free In this story: Ms. Green, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), toxics, , women
What You Need to Know About “Nontoxic” Menstrual Underwear By Jessian Choy March 18, 2020 Five “brief” steps for safer products In this story: toxics, buyers' guide, Ms. Green, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
My Menstrual Underwear Has Toxic Chemicals in It By Jessian Choy January 7, 2020 I mailed Thinx to Professor Peaslee. He found PFAS. In this story: Ms. Green, toxics, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Senate Hears Testimony on Regulating PFAS Contaminants By Alison Cagle September 27, 2018 Outcry over contaminated drinking water leads to demands for oversight In this story: PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), EPA, environmental justice, toxics
A Toxin in Every Household By Alison Cagle August 12, 2018 PFAS face government roadblocks to EPA regulation, but states are fighting back In this story: PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), toxics, clean water, environmental justice