An ELI Public Webinar
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in a wide range of products, from industrial firefighting foams to non-stick cookware. These chemical compounds, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," have properties that make them difficult to break down and thus persistent in the environment.
This webinar will provide an overview of the impacts of PFAS on coastal marine and freshwater environments, including the effects on fish and other life, as well as on human health. The National Sea Grant Law Center will then highlight the findings of their recent report, Comparative Analysis of State Regulation of PFAS in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Regions, and ongoing research into gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for enhancing the legal framework to manage PFAS contamination. The program will conclude with examples of efforts in New Hampshire to address PFAS and the broader framework that states are working within as it relates to PFAS in surface water, followed by time to answer audience questions.
Speakers:
Cecilia Diedrich, Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Institute, Moderator
Celia Y. Chen, Research Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College
Catherine Janasie, Senior Research Counsel, National Sea Grant Law Center
Jonathan Petali, Environmental Scientist and Human Health Risk Assessor, Battelle
Materials:
Materials will be posted as they are received.
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