In The Media

"While these results do not confirm that PFAS exposure directly causes childhood cancers, they add to a growing body of evidence highlighting potential health risks. Further studies are needed to confirm and better understand these associations, but this research underscores the importance of clean drinking water and continued regulatory efforts to protect public health." (Natalie Binczewski)

"Our findings indicate suggestive associations between predicted prenatal PFAS exposure and certain childhood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and Wilms tumors." (Natalie Binczewski)

"To suggest an association between exposure to plastic derivatives or plastics that could be released into the water and cardiovascular diseases, the study population must consider a broader sample in age and ethnicity." (Andrea De Vizcaya-Ruiz)

"It's important that the support group meets your needs. Consider your age, gender and cultural and religious preferences. Once you start attending, pay attention to how you feel." (Karen Lincoln)

"I’ve been worried about it, and the science panel has been worried about this being potentially an issue for more people for a long time. I think the health effects [are] becoming more and more clear over time." (Scott Bartell)

"Standardizing how to identify a person’s social risk factors and using validated screening tools are important to appropriately refer patients to community-based providers. You’ll hear feedback from facilities that they don’t have time, they don’t have a person to do the screening." (Denise Payán)

"When organic material like trees and brush are heated up really high, they form new chemicals, many of which are very toxic. They can cause cancer. They can irritate people’s throats and cause asthma." (Michael Kleinman)

"Residents in ECV face unique challenges, from linguistic barriers to marginal government support. Our findings demonstrate the importance of fostering community ties; collaborating with emergency services; and implementing multilingual, culturally sensitive education campaigns to boost risk perception and preparedness." (Jun Wu)

"The Wildfire and Smoke Experiences Project aims to highlight the wildfire risks faced by rural and unincorporated communities, particularly in the Eastern Coachella Valley." (Suellen Hopfer)