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PFAS, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE FIGHT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY- On Tuesday, Midwest Environmental Advocates held a news conference after Wisconsin Supreme Court oral arguments in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The case, dating back to 2021, challenges the state’s authority to regulate PFAS and other hazardous substances under the Spills Law, a critical environmental protection.

During the conference, Dr. Beth Neary highlighted the dangers of PFAS, linking them to cancers, immune system damage, and reduced vaccine effectiveness, especially harmful to children and more.

Environmental advocates say that if Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wins, it would dismantle the state’s only significant protection against PFAS contamination, which has devastated communities like Marinette, Peshtigo, and La Crosse. Efforts such as well testing and cleanup plans could come to a standstill, leaving residents vulnerable to exposure.

✏️: Cherita Booker

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