NEW JERSEY LCV HOSTS VIRTUAL FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CONGRESSMAN ANDY KIM

Congressman Andy Kim of New Jersey’s Third District will discuss current environmental issues and opportunities at the federal level. The event will include a conversation about policies needed to protect New Jersey’s open spaces and potable water from toxic “forever chemicals.”

What: Virtual fireside chat with Congressman Andy Kim about current environmental issues and policies affecting New Jersey at the federal level.

When: Thursday, February 25th, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Where: Virtual by Zoom (see further instructions below)

Why: To provide information about current federal legislative efforts to address environmental issues facing New Jersey.

How: Sign up here to receive a link to the Zoom webinar

Forever Chemicals: man-made compounds found in a variety of consumer and industrial products that are incapable of being fully broken down by the environment. The chemicals—which are scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS—have been shown to cause cancer, abnormally low birth weights, and thyroid hormone disruption. Multiple cases of drinking water contamination by these “forever chemicals” have been observed across the United States.