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Executive Director Fall 2021 Newsletter

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As our 30th year draws to a close, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) continues to build upon the mission on which we were founded, to prevent the environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy. MBCC believes that all people deserve access to clean air, clean water, and food and consumer products free of harmful chemicals – this is a fundamental right regardless of one’s socio-economic status, zip code, gender, racial demographic, or sexual orientation.

California becomes the 7th state to ban PFAS in food packaging

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On October 5, 2021, California became the seventh state to pass legislation to ban PFAS in food packaging. PFAS chemicals have been linked to a wide range of health effects including immune system toxicity, elevated cholesterol, delayed mammary gland development, effects on the thyroid and liver, and cancer. Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals … Read more

June 2020 Update from MBCC’s Executive Director

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Dear Friends in Prevention,   I hope this finds you and your loved ones well during these truly challenging times.   At the heart of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s (MBCC) work for nearly 30 years there has always been a focus on environmental justice – this is reflected in the many groups and organizations we … Read more

Message from MBCC’s Executive Director

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Dear MBCC Friends, During these uncertain times of growing concerns around COVID-19, we want you to know that we are closely monitoring the situation and will carefully assess if there will be a need to reschedule any upcoming summer events in a timely fashion. Rest assured that the safety and well being of our MBCC … Read more

Massachusetts moves forward to address drinking water contaminants

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As part of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s ongoing water quality campaign, the following comments were recently submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in regard to their proposed rule to regulate PFAS contaminants in the Commonwealth’s drinking water supplies. Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) applauds the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for adopting … Read more

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