Jan. 26, Toxic Chemicals and Cleanup

Communities throughout Wisconsin are grappling with ways to deal with contaminated water and soil after new research that suggests PFAS, dioxin and other toxic chemicals can have significant implications on public health. As scientists continue to work toward a better understanding of the risks involved, regulators are monitoring cleanup efforts, which can be costly and difficult to manage.

Shereen Siewert welcomes Center for Health and Environmental Justice Science Director Stephen Lester and Midwest Environmental Advocates Executive Director Tony Wilkin Gibart for a discussion on the emerging science of toxic chemicals and how Wisconsin communities are working to remediate contaminated properties.