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John,

Standing in the rain and allowing it to trickle down our throats is a favorite childhood memory, particularly after a summer dry spell.

But according to a new study, drinking rainwater is now hazardous to our health.

And not just in the United States. Environmental scientists are finding harmful rainwater PFAS chemicals in areas as remote as Tibet and Antarctica.

The consequences are devastating. Hazardous PFAS pollutants are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down slowly over time, having a long-term impact on our immune systems.

Ironically, these pollutants were integral to America’s booming economy in the post-war economy of the 1940s and 1950s. Manufacturers developed thousands of PFAS for use in products such as nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and waterproof clothing.

The deadly downside, however, is the same PFAS become health hazards once they leach into the water cycle as pollutants.

SEEC members of Congress will never let up on this issue until all of our drinking water is free of toxic pollutants. That’s why we must support our SEEC Members fighting to protect our health and our environment. Can you contribute today to help re-elect them? [[link removed]]

DONATE [[link removed]]The danger of PFAS has been known for decades. Manufacturers in most nations have stopped producing them, with the notable exception of China.

Here’s the ongoing challenge, however:

The latest study shows that PFAS are resilient and not fading from our global ecosystem.

The study’s conclusion is blunt: “The global spread of PFAAs in the atmosphere has led to the planetary boundary for chemical pollution being exceeded.”

While the situation is dire, John, there are steps the U.S. government and others can take to slow down the impact. These include:

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Providing
research
and
development
incentives
and
funding
for
businesses
to
bring
to
market
cleanup
technologies
that
can
help
remove
these
chemicals;
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Pressuring
China
to
stop
producing
and
consuming
PFAS;
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Preventing
leaching
from
old
landfills
by
sealing
them
and
treating
leachate
while
incinerating
waste
materials
at
high
temperatures;
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Promoting
safe
and
sustainable
alternatives
to
PFAS.

The innocent pleasure of our childhood is now hazardous to our health, John. That’s why SEEC members of Congress are prioritizing legislative action to protect our water supply at home and around the world.

We know many Republicans do not share the same sense of urgency. We must elect more SEEC members to Congress in November to overcome their opposition. Can you pitch in today to help? [[link removed]]

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