Body of Evidence: Chemical Pollution in Maine People

Saturday, September 22
Noon to 1 p.m. in the AV Tent.

Please note, the Teach-in has moved from its prior location in the YEZ tent.

Maine people are polluted with dozens of hazardous industrial chemicals, according to a study by the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine with help from the University of Southern Maine. This year's Public Policy Teach-in features people who participated in the study, having their hair, urine and blood tested for 71 industrial chemicals common in consumer products. A slide show presenting highlights of the study will be followed by a panel discussion with MOFGA's Executive Director, Russell Libby, a study participant: Representative Hannah Pingree, another participant; Regina Creeley, a special education teacher and participant; and Mike Belliveau and Amanda Sears, directors of the Environmental Health Strategy Center. MOFGA Public Policy Committee member Sharon Tisher will moderate. A discussion on state and national developments on chemicals policy reform will be followed by a Q&A period (possibly moving outside the AV Tent). See the Body of Evidence Report.