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Health Effects of Plastics and PFAS

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An expert panel will discuss health effects of plastics and PFAS (commonly known as forever chemicals), plastics in the healthcare system, and actions and advocacy. Featuring Greater Boston PSR’s Wynne Armand, MD.

The Health Harms of PFAS within Common Plastics

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Join PSR Pennsylvania and guest speaker Megan Wolff as we discuss the wide ranging health risks and potential impacts of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” that are found in plastics worldwide.

Rally to Ban Artificial Turf with Toxic PFAS in Philadelphia City Properties

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Coverage and video clip of rally featuring speakers from PSR Pennsylvania in Unicorn Riot.

New Report Documents Fracking in Pennsylvania Gas Wells with PFAS

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The new report, by Physicians for Social Responsibility, details the risks from injecting PFAS into Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells, as well as risks from the disposal of millions of tons of liquid and solid waste associated with the wells.

Letter on PFAS Chemicals to Pennsylvania Officials

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Letter from Pennsylvania health and environment groups to state officials urging a ban on the use of PFAS in fracking.

New Mexico lawmakers grapple with PFAS from the oil and gas industry

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KRQE News article citing PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

State to consider environmentalists’ petition about PFAS in fracking

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Article from the Santa Fe New Mexican citing PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

Organization calls for greater scrutiny of oil and gas operations amid PFAS concerns

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NM Political Report article covering PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

New PSR Report Reveals Oil & Gas Companies Fracked New Mexico Wells with PFAS

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PSR’s latest report on toxic PFAS chemicals in fracking spotlights New Mexico. Eighty percent of state residents get their drinking water from groundwater, making these “forever” chemicals particularly risky.

New Mexico PFAS Map

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New Mexico PFAS Map PFAS New Mexico Map View map in full screen