Unpacking PFAS: Risks, Regulations, and Resilience

This event, co-sponsored by the Hoosier Environmental Council and Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future, provides a general introduction to the group of manmade chemicals known as “PFAS” or “Forever Chemicals.” In this first of a series of two, scientists from Purdue University provide current information on the sources, uses and impacts of PFAS on human health and the environment with particular emphasis on concerns for Hoosiers. rounding out the event will be a discussion of policy impacts of PFAS at both state and federal levels as well as an opportunity for Q&A.

• Introduction to PFAS – What they are and their uses – Marisol Sepúlveda, Purdue University
• Health Implications- Jennifer Freeman, Purdue University
• Presentation of Purdue Statewide Assessment of PFAS-Ty Hoskins
• Policy and Legal Impacts of PFAS, both state and federal – Kelly Moser, Southern Environmental Law Center
• Q&A and facilitated discussion – Sam  Carpenter, HEC moderator