Troubled Waters: PFAS Pollution in North Carolina

What's in your water? This week the Holler finds out with the help of Professor La'Meshia Whittington, Founder and President of Democracy Green. A social scientist, policy expert, and environmental justice activist, Professor Whittington unpacks the complexities of PFAS pollution and its far-reaching impact, on public health. Along the way, she highlights the importance of new EPA regulations to remove PFAS from our water and offers practical advice for individuals to minimize their exposure to toxic "forever chemicals." From the history of corporate negligence in the American South to the pivotal role of policy in protecting public health, Professor Whittington tells listeners how our water got so damn disgusting and how we can clean it up! Connect with Professor Whittington at https://www.professorlameshia.com/ and on Instagram @nebiyah_ 00:00 World's Greatest Podcast Intro 01:49 Professor Whittington's Background 05:43 Impact of PFAS 07:47 Accountability and Corporate Pollution 08:33 Challenges in Regulation 13:45 Global Perspectives on PFAS 23:53 Current Regulatory Framework