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The Struggle for PFAS Pollution Accountability


June 18, 2021 – After testifying at a congressional hearing on PFAS last week, New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney joins the show to talk about trying to pressure the federal government to set standards for exposure to the toxic chemicals. Meanwhile, remedial project manager Chris Gierke, claims the Air Force is moving forward with remediation for a PFAS plume at Cannon Air Force Base. Environment reporter Laura Paskus interviews both men. 

Correspondent: Laura Paskus, NMiF environment reporter 

Guests: 
Chris Gierke, remedial project manager, U.S. Air Force
Sec. James Kenney, NM Environment Department