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Washington State Lawmakers Move To Cut Off Chemicals Linked To Cancer, Thyroid And Liver Problems

Washington may soon become the first state to restrict a certain kind of chemicals found in products from food wrappers to fire-fighting foams. The chemicals are used because they’re non-stick and flame-resistant — but they’ve also been associated with liver problems, weakened immune systems and certain kinds of cancer.

EarthFix’s  Eilís O’Neill ( @eilis_oneill) reports.

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