Bipartisan senators want to take on ‘forever chemical’ pollution. Environmental activists are wary

November 25, 2023

Read the full article by Rachel Frazin (The Hill)

"A bipartisan pair of senators is working on what they see as a compromise to address a persistent pollution problem.

Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) are looking to tackle a class of chemicals called PFAS that are known to linger in the environment and have been linked to health issues including cancer, weakened immune systems and high cholesterol.

However, a draft bill they released faces pushback from green groups — who say it may actually make the problem worse."