What is PFAS and why is it harmful?

PFAS are forever chemicals linked to cancer risks.

How are firefighters responding to the ban on PFAS in gear?

Firefighters are testing PFAS-free gear for effectiveness.

Francisco sets a precedent for other cities to follow.

Chemists are evaluating alternative fabrics for safety.

Firefighters face limited availability of alternative gear.

Michael Cohen testified that Donald Trump instructed him to pay off Stormy Daniels, highlighting a direct link between Trump and the hush money scandal.
Francisco City Hall's rally for a ban on PFAS in firefighter gear showcases a groundbreaking initiative to protect firefighters from cancer risks associated with these chemicals, setting a precedent for other cities and states to follow suit.

What is PFAS and why is it harmful?
PFAS are forever chemicals linked to cancer risks.
How are firefighters responding to the ban on PFAS in gear?
Firefighters are testing PFAS-free gear for effectiveness.
What is the significance of Francisco's decision to ban PFAS in firefighter gear?
Francisco sets a precedent for other cities to follow.
How are chemists contributing to the transition to PFAS-free gear?
Chemists are evaluating alternative fabrics for safety.
What challenges are firefighters facing in transitioning to PFAS-free gear?
Firefighters face limited availability of alternative gear.

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Michael Cohen testifying against Donald Trump in the hush money trial.
Cohen claims Trump directed him to pay off Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about their alleged affair.
Trump told Cohen to "just take care of it" regarding the payment.
Defense preparing to challenge Cohen's credibility, calling him an admitted liar.
Cohen recorded a secret tape of Trump played for the jury.
360,000 people fleeing Rafah as Israeli forces advance on the southern Gaza city.
Terrifying incident at a Louisiana church as a teen with a gun is stopped from entering with children inside.
Severe weather from Texas to Florida being tracked.
Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in multiple states.
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupting some graduations, with Jerry Seinfeld's speech at Duke prompting walkouts.

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FRANCISCO CITY HALL, FIREFIGHTERS AND ADVOCATES RALLY FOR A BAN ON PFAS IN FIREFIGHTER GEAR, CITING THE RISKS OF CANCER. THE CITY IS SET TO VOTE ON A BAN, MAKING IT THE FIRST IN THE U.S. TO DO SO. THE PROPOSED BAN WOULD PHASE OUT PFAS IN FIREFIGHTER GEAR BY 2024. THE MOVE IS MET WITH SUPPORT FROM FIREFIGHTERS AND HEALTH ADVOCATES ALIKE. THE RALLY HIGHLIGHTS THE DIRE NEED TO PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS FROM CANCER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS. THE BAN WOULD IMPACT NOT ONLY CURRENT FIREFIGHTERS BUT ALSO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF FIRST RESPONDERS. THE CITY'S DECISION TO BAN PFAS IN FIREFIGHTER GEAR SETS A PRECEDENT FOR OTHER CITIES AND STATES TO FOLLOW SUIT. THE RALLY DEMONSTRATES A UNIFIED FRONT AMONG FIREFIGHTERS AND HEALTH ADVOCATES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICALS IN FIREFIGHTER GEAR.

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Francisco's City Hall announced plans to ban protective gear made with forever chemicals, citing moral and financial reasons. The alternative gear without PFAS is not widely available, with the firefighters union blaming industry standards favoring fabrics containing forever chemicals, leading to a lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
New PFAS-free uniforms are being tested in five cities, including San Francisco, with firefighters reporting their effectiveness in repelling flames. Chemists at NC State are evaluating the reliability of these alternative fabrics for long-term use to ensure the safety of firefighters.