Episode notes
The class of man-made chemicals commonly called PFAS or PFOA is found in a huge range of products we use every day: from takeout containers to waterproof clothing to computers to medical equipment. Unfortunately, these chemicals never break down, are linked to a range of serious health issues, and are now found in nearly every single body of water on earth, including the rain and clouds. What do we know about PFAS in Indiana, and what is being done to protect Hoosiers?
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