MAINE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION • August 29, 2024
On Monday, August 19th, more than a thousand gallons of AFFF fire fighting foam containing high concentrations of PFAS-- a class of "forever chemicals" associated with significant health concerns--was accidentally discharged at the Brunswick Executive Airport due to a malfunctioning fire suppression system. For this episode, Matt Wellington of the Maine Public Health Association interviews Dr. Gail Carlson, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Colby College. Dr. Carlson's research focuses on chemical pollution in Maine, including PFAS.