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Forever Chemicals: Daniel Renfrew, Ph.D., & Thomas Pearson, Ph.D.

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Episode 62 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!

It's called: “Forever Chemicals.”

You'll hear my conversation with two U.S.-based anthropologists, Daniel Renfrew, Ph.D. and Thomas Pearson, Ph.D.

They explore:

· What forever chemicals are and where they come from.
· The harms forever chemicals cause to human health.
· The challenges of better regulation.
· How fenceline communities impacted by industries and forever chemicals are mobilizing to resist.

Thank you for listening!

Please subscribe where you get your podcasts.

#MCSAwareness #MCS #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #TILT

Support the show

Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.
If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter!

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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Podcast: Aaron Goodman introduces the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, sharing his experiences with MCS and the podcast’s mission. (00:00:00)

2. Why Engage on the Podcast? Professors Renfrew and Pearson explain their interest in discussing chemical saturation in daily life and connecting with related research areas. (00:04:30)

3. Empathy for Chronic Illness: Daniel Renfrew reflects on how the history of chemical exposures builds empathy for those experiencing chemical-related chronic illnesses. (00:05:47)

4. What Are PFAS? Thomas Pearson explains PFAS as a class of chemicals used in industrial and consumer products for their unique properties. (00:06:08)

5. Growing Awareness of forever chemicals: The professors discuss how awareness grew due to contamination victims and their advocacy efforts. (00:08:07)

6. Communities Fighting Back: A landmark case involving PFAS contamination in Parkersburg, West Virginia, highlights the power of communities pushing back. (00:10:14)

7. Can We Avoid PFAS? The speakers discuss steps to reduce PFAS exposure while acknowledging its near-ubiquitous presence in human bodies. (00:13:42)

8. Blaming the Victims: The professors analyze how corporations deflect accountability by blaming individuals and communities for chemical-related health issues. (00:15:32)

9. Hope Through Advocacy: Daniel Renfrew emphasizes the importance of community advocacy and public pressure to drive change in chemical regulation. (00:18:43)

10. Aaron Goodman wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to support the podcast and raise awareness about MCS. (00:20:39)

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Episode 62 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!

It's called: “Forever Chemicals.”

You'll hear my conversation with two U.S.-based anthropologists, Daniel Renfrew, Ph.D. and Thomas Pearson, Ph.D.

They explore:

· What forever chemicals are and where they come from.
· The harms forever chemicals cause to human health.
· The challenges of better regulation.
· How fenceline communities impacted by industries and forever chemicals are mobilizing to resist.

Thank you for listening!

Please subscribe where you get your podcasts.

#MCSAwareness #MCS #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #TILT

Support the show

Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.
If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter!

Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language.

Please follow the podcast on social media:
Facebook

Instagram
X
BlueSky
TikTok
Sponsorship Opportunites

Are you an organization or company interested in helping to create greater awareness about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chemical Intolerance and/or looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please email us at [email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Podcast: Aaron Goodman introduces the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, sharing his experiences with MCS and the podcast’s mission. (00:00:00)

2. Why Engage on the Podcast? Professors Renfrew and Pearson explain their interest in discussing chemical saturation in daily life and connecting with related research areas. (00:04:30)

3. Empathy for Chronic Illness: Daniel Renfrew reflects on how the history of chemical exposures builds empathy for those experiencing chemical-related chronic illnesses. (00:05:47)

4. What Are PFAS? Thomas Pearson explains PFAS as a class of chemicals used in industrial and consumer products for their unique properties. (00:06:08)

5. Growing Awareness of forever chemicals: The professors discuss how awareness grew due to contamination victims and their advocacy efforts. (00:08:07)

6. Communities Fighting Back: A landmark case involving PFAS contamination in Parkersburg, West Virginia, highlights the power of communities pushing back. (00:10:14)

7. Can We Avoid PFAS? The speakers discuss steps to reduce PFAS exposure while acknowledging its near-ubiquitous presence in human bodies. (00:13:42)

8. Blaming the Victims: The professors analyze how corporations deflect accountability by blaming individuals and communities for chemical-related health issues. (00:15:32)

9. Hope Through Advocacy: Daniel Renfrew emphasizes the importance of community advocacy and public pressure to drive change in chemical regulation. (00:18:43)

10. Aaron Goodman wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to support the podcast and raise awareness about MCS. (00:20:39)

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