Forever Chemicals: What You Need to Know
with Sharon Udasin, author of "Poisoning the Well"
2025-06-02 19:00:00
2025-06-02 20:30:00
America/New_York
Forever Chemicals: What You Need to Know
PFAS, the forever chemicals found in everyday products are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. Journalist Sharon Udasin will discuss how we got here.
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Monday, June 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library
Community Room (A & B)PFAS, the forever chemicals found in everyday products are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. Journalist Sharon Udasin will discuss how we got here.
PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’ are found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara.
Udasin's new book Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity and community devastation, along with everyday heroes standing up for our health. The book introduces readers to people who, while fighting for their own lives, take action to fix a broken regulatory system. Sharon will also offer some room for hope, by shedding light on the science that is now breaking down bonds that were for so long deemed unbreakable. Book sale and signing will follow.
This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures | In-Person Event | Health & Wellness | Brochure | Author Event |
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