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One Woman’s War Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

by PEER | November 16, 2023
Dr. Kyla Bennett is featured in the short documentary from Bloomberg Originals on the dangerous conundrum of the useful, ubiquitous and highly toxic PFAS ...

Despite deadline pressure, Maine lawmakers urged to press ahead on PFAS disclosure requirements

by PEER | November 14, 2023
“Maine is a leader, a national leader in PFAS regulation,” said Kyla Bennett, science policy director for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Speaking on Monday to members of the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Bennett said that ...

PEERMail | Is the Turf Tide Turning?

by PEER |
Communities have growing concerns about the use of this toxic, plastic grass on playing fields, playgrounds, parks, and backyards ...

Legislators hear from environmental experts, industry professionals on PFAS regulations

by PEER | November 13, 2023
On Monday, some of these industry leaders as well as environmental experts shared feedback with the environment committee on the rollout of the new law. Kyla Bennett from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility urged legislators to set regulations on PFAS using the precautionary ...

Trying Times For National Park Service Funding

by PEER | November 12, 2023
The fiscal seesawing that the Park Service, and other federal agencies, have had to endure over the years takes a toll on the Park Service’s workforce. Earlier this year Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility noted that the agency’s attrition numbers have been on ...