An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS, S.1504 and H.2450 Sponsored by Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Kate Hogan Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 14,000 chemicals that are widely used in industrial processes and consumer products. Exposures to these chemicals at low levels have been linked to increased … Read more
An Act Relative to Toxic Free Kids, S.195 and H.384 Sponsored by Senator Cindy Friedman and Representative James Hawkins Chemicals that cause cancer, impact brain development, and disrupt hormones should not be in products specifically designed and marketed for children! The Act Relative to Toxic-Free Kids will protect children from early life exposures to toxic … Read more
An Act Protecting our Soil and Farms from PFAS Contamination, S.56 and H.109 Sponsored by Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Arena-DeRosa Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 14,000 chemicals that are widely used in industrial processes and consumer products. Exposures to these chemicals at low levels have been linked to increased … Read more
The dangers of PFAS contamination continue to dominate headlines, drawing attention to the widespread impact of these harmful chemicals on public health and the environment. Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for stronger protections. Please take a moment to review these articles to better understand the scope of PFAS … Read more
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is honored to share a newly published study, REACHing for PFAS solutions: how two communities responded to drinking water contamination, featured in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences. Cheryl Osimo, MBCC’s Executive Director, is among the authors of this important research, which reflects the collaborative efforts of PFAS-REACH, a … Read more
