PFAS (Forever Chemical) contamination didn’t just happen overnight—and neither did our acceptance of it!

In this 5-minute monologue, I unpack the shifting baseline syndrome concept and how living with “forever chemicals” has quietly become normal.

Each generation inherits a more polluted world and calls it normal. PFAS is a textbook case of this concept.

What are your thoughts?

In this quick 5-minute monologue, I break down what “forever chemicals” really are, why they don’t break down in our bodies or the environment, and how they quietly make their way into our water, food, and everyday products.

With a few surprising facts and straight talk (no jargon), this episode connects the dots between science, health, and the choices we’re being asked not to think about.

If you’ve ever wondered what PFAS are—and why they matter to everyone—this is the place to start.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Voices of the Future Series, where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying the voices of wonderful young leaders who are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Nour Jaafer is a High School Junior at Malden High School and a Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative Program Alumni.

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