New study finds far-reaching impact of California’s stringent regulations: ‘It suggests a tangible public health payoff’

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“California’s strict toxic chemical rules are making a difference when it comes to residents’ exposure to dozens of dangerous compounds, including cancer-causing PFAS.

Environmental Health News reported on a new study that analyzed nationwide data on the levels of 37 toxic chemicals in people’s blood before and after California introduced stringent chemical laws in 1986. The researchers found that Californians had lower levels of 18 dangerous chemicals in their bodies when compared to the rest of the country.”…