PFAS (forever chemicals) are out of fire fighter gear in RI, Governor McKee signs bill

Environment Rhode Island | June 20, 2025

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“Great news for firefighters in Rhode Island! Just a week ago Governor McKee signed into law a significant bill that will ban the manufacture, sale, and distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in the state.

New research has found that more than 330 species of wildlife, spanning every continent except Antarctica, have toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their systems.

In humans, exposure to these chemicals has been found to contribute to a wide array of health problems, from thyroid disease and high cholesterol to infertility, low birth weight and an increased risk of cancer. In animals, studies have found similar links between PFAS and serious health threats.” …

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