This farmer has beef with PFAS - and that's a serious problem
Episode description
PFAS are known as forever chemicals, and they're really bad for the environment - they never break down, and can spread into waterways, land, animals...and us. Research has also shown that they can be really bad for us, with high exposure also been linked to a various range of health conditions, and a higher risk of some cancers.
Larry Acton has been farming cattle for over 50 years, but when he bought his property in 2021, he had no idea it was contaminated with PFAS. He's now seriously worried about his cattle drinking the groundwater, and whether that could make it into the meat, and eventually into consumers.
Speaking to The Briefing, the long time cattle farmer shares his concerns, and what he thinks needs to be done about it.
Headlines:
Nikki Haley drops out of run for Republican presidential nomination
ASEAN ends with watered down warning to China
Sam Kerr’s alleged slur revealed
Follow The Briefing:
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.