With key leadership from Defend Our Health, Maine has adopted nation-leading restrictions on toxic chemicals and key disclosure laws for consumer products. Driven by the advocacy of frontline communities and allies, the state has made progress in cleaning up contaminated sites and monitoring environmental health risks such as PFAS. Notably, the state has strong bipartisan support for farmers who have been impacted by PFAS contamination. Maine continues to develop solutions to tackle the cumulative impacts of exposure to various chemicals and address environmental justice issues in communities disproportionately affected.
