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“New Hampshire’s ski slopes and lakes are among its iconic natural attractions. They also face contamination from ‘forever chemicals’ present in some recreational activities.
Some ski, boat, and board waxes contain PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of harmful, synthetic chemicals commonly used to make products stain- and water-resistant. PFAS are linked to a number of negative health effects like some cancers, high cholesterol, reproductive and fetal development issues, and more.
House Bill 167, which is making its way to the full House Wednesday, would ban such waxes containing intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state. Research published in 2023 found that about two-thirds of surveyed skiers and snowboarders used waxes that contain PFAS. The waxes are designed to help protect the equipment and allow recreationists to glide more easily over snow and water.” …