SciLine Media Briefing: "PFAS – Coming to a Faucet Near You?"

Communities in several states have recently reported concerning levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water. This class of toxic chemical compounds is found in a wide range of common industrial and household products and some studies have linked exposure to altered fetal development, higher cancer risks, and fertility issues. But the science is nascent and only a fraction of the many types of PFAS have been thoroughly researched. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover what scientists know about the health effects of PFAS exposure, the lack of consensus on what level of exposure is “safe”, and what is being done to detect and address PFAS contamination in affected communities. This briefing will be web-based and accessible via telephone or computer, so you can attend and ask questions from wherever you are.

 

WHAT: SciLine Online Media Briefing on PFAS contamination, with an opportunity for Q&A.

 

WHEN: November 27,2018, 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST

 

WHO:

 

HOW: You must register here to attend.

 

NOTE: This briefing is open only to members of the media.

 

Your hosts: This media briefing is hosted by SciLine, a philanthropically supported, editorially independent, free service for reporters who cover science, health, and the environment. Based at the nonprofit American Association for the Advancement of Science, SciLine offers journalists access to trustworthy, articulate experts and provides other tools to help make methodically derived scientific evidence easily available to reporters. For more information visit www.sciline.org.

 

Questions? Contact us at sciline@aaas.org.