PFAS and the Great Lakes

A new study uses 40 years of data to trace fluctuating PFAS levels across the Great Lakes and the species that live in the region. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from frying pans, to skincare, to the water we drink. New research out of the University of Notre Dame is deepening our understanding of how these chemicals travel, including in the food we eat. The study found that PFAS chemicals increase in concentration as they move up the food chain, creating potentially dangerous levels in chemicals in fish and other larger organisms. Our Health Equity advocates for specific and actionable solutions to PFAS exposure in food and water. Read more here.