PFAS

An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS

An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS 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 risk for several … Read more

An Act Relative to Toxic Free Kids

An Act Relative to Toxic Free Kids, S.2660 and H.4357 Sponsored by Senator Jo Comerford 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

An Act Protecting our Soil and Farms from PFAS Contamination 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 risk for several … Read more

Spotlight on PFAS Contamination: Urgent Issues Demand Action

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

REACHing for PFAS Solutions: A Collaborative Study on Community Responses to Contaminated Drinking Water

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