GAVIN NEWSOM’S VETO ON BILL TO BAN PFAS HANDS INDUSTRY A WIN, ADVOCATES FEAR
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✍️ California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of cookware and other products containing toxic PFAS "forever chemicals", potentially slowing or killing similar legislation in other states.
👉 California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to ban PFAS in cookware and other products 👉 Public health advocates fear the veto may slow or kill similar legislation in other states 👉 PFAS are linked to various health problems, including cancer, birth defects, and decreased immunity 👉 The chemicals are dubbed "forever chemicals" because they do not naturally break down in the environment 👉 Advocates are exploring alternative strategies to ban PFAS in cookware and other products
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