PFAS: What are they, what do they do, and how did they end up in my blood?

PFAS: What are they, what do they do, and how did they end up in my blood?

TACNY Partner
Friday, February 14th, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Online
Registration required

Don Hughes and Doug Daley will talk about PFAS, the class of perfuorinated compounds  known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence, high toxicity and bioaccumulative nature. They will describe PFAS history, health effects, current regulations, and mobility in the environment. Doug will present some of the current research, and Don will discuss how PFAS are used in chip making such as at the proposed Clay, NY Micron chip fabs.

PANELISTS

  • Don Hughes is an environmental activist and Adjunct Professor at Le Moyne College. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
  • Douglas Daley is conducting research on PFAS in biosolids and compost and is Associate Professor & Director of Analytical & Technical Services, SUNY College Of Environmental Science and Forestry.

FREE! But you must be registered to attend. A Zoom link will be sent to those registered after registration closes at 11am on Friday, February 14.



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