Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Rising In Lake Michigan. Here’s How To Limit Your Exposure.

06/06/2024 15 min
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Rising In Lake Michigan. Here’s How To Limit Your Exposure.

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Episode Synopsis

Chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are on the rise in Lake Michigan, according to a new study published by the American Chemical Society.

To learn more about this issue, Reset sat down with Chicago Tribune environment reporter Michael Hawthorne and Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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