Today, Explained

The forever chemicals in your blood

Apr 17, 2023

Barbara Moran, WBUR’s climate and environmental correspondent, dives into the pervasive issue of PFAS, dubbed 'forever chemicals.' She reveals how these substances infiltrate our water and daily products, raising serious health concerns. The podcast discusses the Biden administration's plans to tackle PFAS, the challenges in regulation, and the importance of advanced filtration methods. Moran also highlights the troubling history of Teflon and corporate negligence while advocating for better public awareness and safer alternatives.

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Barbara Moran

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The PFAS Predicament

10min

Confronting the Reality of Forever Chemicals

2min

The Troubling History of Teflon and Chemical Awareness

2min

Navigating the PFAS Challenge

6min

The Cyclical Nature of Environmental Regulations

2min

The Biden administration has new plans to reduce the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in America’s drinking water. Barbara Moran, WBUR’s climate and environmental correspondent, explains why that will only get us so far.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Haleema Shah, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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