Archive for September 2025
We need clean, safe drinking water in Fairbanks
We need clean, safe drinking water in Fairbanks | Community Perspectives | newsminer.com Authors: Pamela K. Miller, Brittani Robbins and Patrice Lee Residents of Fairbanks are rightfully concerned about PFAS contamination in our drinking water. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are contaminating our public water supply according to data from the Golden…
Read MoreChemicals and Children’s Health: The Need for Action
Children today are exposed to a complex mixture of toxic chemicals through the air they breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink, and the products they use every day. From pesticides and plastics to industrial pollutants and household chemicals, these exposures pose significant threats to healthy growth and development. Because children’s bodies are…
Read MoreACAT’s September Newsletter
Our September newsletter starts with an urgent call to action for our children’s health, featuring an important CHE-Alaska webinar tomorrow, September 18th, on protecting future generations from environmental toxins. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, this issue also explores the deeply connected linkages between toxic chemical exposures, environmental degradation, and community mental health, highlighting our…
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