Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – RJ Turcotte - PFAS

This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche of the Maria Mitchell Association continues her conversation with RJ Turcotte, Nantucket’s Water Keeper, exploring the science behind PFAS contamination and its local implications. RJ explains what PFAS are, how they differ from microplastics, and why both pose significant challenges to Nantucket’s delicate marine and freshwater ecosystems. Together, they examine current research, sources of pollution, and what’s being done to protect the island’s environment for future generations.To learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit https://www.mariamitchell.org/.