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PFAS and Your Community: A series of short films
EVENT INFORMATION:
The Barnstable Youth Commission, Barnstable High School Green Club, and Sturgis East Environmental Club invite Cape residents to attend "PFAS and Your Community"- a series of short films about the impact of PFAS pollution on human health and the environment. After the screenings, there will be panel discussions with local leaders and experts on what communities can do to protect themselves from these harmful and pervasive chemicals that have contaminated thousands of drinking water supplies across the U.S., including Cape Cod.
Among the panelists are Massachusetts State Senator Julian Cyr and Dr. Laurel Schaider, senior scientists at Silent Spring Institute. Dr. Schaider is the lead investigator of the Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study, which is part of a national effort launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the human health effects of exposure to PFAS contaminants in drinking water. Findings from the study will inform policies and support communities in reducing their exposures.
The event is FREE. All are welcome!
PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS:
Opening remarks:
-- Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
Featured films:
-- "PFAS: The secret toxins in your body" – German multimedia reporter Tim Schauenberg explores the history and pervasiveness of PFAS chemicals and what people can do to protect themselves (Deutsche Welle, Planet A).
-- "Forever chemicals: The threat of PFAS in our water" – CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Lee Cowan looks at how the chemicals got here, and talks with families, farmers, and health advocates fighting for clean, safe water.
Panel discussions with:
-- Julian Cyr, Massachusetts State Senator
-- Betty Ludtke, Barnstable Town Councilor
-- Dan Santos, Director, Barnstable Department of Public Works
-- Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist, Silent Spring Institute
-- Betsy Young, President, Greater Hyannis Civic Association
Sponsored by the Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study (https://bit.ly/ma-pfas).
