#Wisconsin #Republicans block #PFAS cleanup until #polluters are granted immunity
#GOP-controlled committee thwarting distribution of $125m budgeted by legislature until #polluter immunity approved
PFAS chemicals used across dozens of industries to make products water-, stain- and heat-resistant. Compounds are linked to #cancer, decreased immunity, #thyroid problems, #birthdefects, #kidney and #liver problems and a range of other serious #illnesses.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/15/wisconsin-pfas-cleanup
Why protect polluters?