The Environmental Justice Implications of PFAS

November 2024
Citation:
54
ELR 10911
Issue
11
Author
Jack Schnettler, Rashmi Joglekar, Jahred Liddie, Erik D. Olson, and Scott Faber

On June 13, 2024, the Environmental Law Institute and its Pro Bono Clearinghouse hosted the tenth installment of the continuing legal education series Community Lawyering for Environmental Justice, focusing on the environmental justice implications of “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A panel of experts highlighted developments, challenges, and opportunities in this burgeoning area, and discussed research on the disproportionate exposure experienced by communities of color; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory actions; and ongoing advocacy efforts. This Dialogue presents a transcript of that discussion, which has been edited for style, clarity, and space considerations.

Jack Schnettler (moderator) is a Public Interest Law Fellow at the Environmental Law Institute. Dr. Rashmi Joglekar is Associate Director of Science Policy and Engagement at the University of California, San Francisco. Jahred Liddie is a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Erik D. Olson is Senior Strategic Director for Environmental Health at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Scott Faber is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Environmental Working Group.

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