Nonstick cookware has long been a kitchen staple, making cooking and cleanup easier. However, many nonstick pans contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which have been linked to health risks including cancer and hormonal disruptions, as well as environmental contamination. If you’re looking to make safer choices in the kitchen, here’s… Read more
On Saturday, February 8th, Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Norfolk Environmental Commission co-hosted an event that included free screening of the 2019 documentary film,” The Story of Plastic” at the Naro Theater in Norfolk. The event included presentations and information from a panel comprised of speakers from the Sierra Club, Clean Virginia Waterways, and Old Dominion… Read more
Sewage sludge contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of chemicals that are toxic and persistent in the environment. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals”. David Sligh, Conservation Director and water issue expert joins the podcast to discuss this issue and its implications. How PFAS get into sewage sludge How PFAS in sewage… Read more
Eryn from Eco Inspired joins the podcast to discuss her company, an organization that provides you with products, tools, and resources to help you live a healthier and lower waste lifestyle. They are located in Bon Air outside of Richmond VA, and have products that have been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are ethically and… Read more
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) along with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) and Wild Virginia submitted comments to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on DEQ’s failure to address pollution from PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” coming from the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant in Danville, Virginia. Sampling from the plant shows… Read more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic chemicals that pose significant health risks to wildlife. What will become of our waters, woods, and skies as these chemicals impact aquatic and terrestrial species, including fish, amphibians, and birds? Wild Virginia held a virtual panel of scientific experts to learn about the impacts of PFAS on wildlife…. Read more
In the spring of 2015, Dr. Eric Roy received word from a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) member regarding elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan’s water. At that time, the residents of Flint were unaware of the water’s contents and long before the city faced a public health emergency. Roy, a chemist specializing in water… Read more
This is the letter sent after the comment period on the PFAS discharges from a plant in Scottsville leaking PFAS into the James River. Dear Austin Galbraith: I am submitting these comments on behalf of Wild Virginia and our members and supporters across the state. We object to issuance of the referenced permit as currently… Read more
Wild Virginia is encouraging the public to let the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) know that we want it to prevent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from being released to the James River in Scottsville. Tune in to this podcast on what the status is on PFAS bills from this legislative session, and how… Read more
Pollutants in drinking water can pose serious health risks if consumed in high concentrations. Common pollutants found in drinking water include heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well as chemicals like pesticides and industrial solvents. These contaminants can enter water sources through various means such as agricultural runoff, industrial discharge, and improper waste… Read more