Sharon Udasin
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
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Environmental journalist + co-author of the new
#PFAS
book, Poisoning the Well.
pinned post!
New Englanders: Please come learn about
#PFAS
and dive into the stories of Poisoning the Well at one of these NINE stops over the next week! Details:
tinyurl.com/PTWNewEngland
6 months ago
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Aurora in
#Boulder
6 days ago
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Thank you to Liz at the Sterling Spin and
@longmontmedia.bsky.social
for the chance to talk about Poisoning the Well and
#PFAS
!
youtube.com/watch?v=LFlz...
#Longmont
residents: to hear more about the book, please come to the library on 11/20 at 6pm! Register:
longmontcolorado.gov/event/author...
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The Sterling Spin - Episode 32 - Sharon Udasin - Forever Chemicals
YouTube video by Liz Sterling
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LFlzjwiuMJI&fbclid
8 days ago
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Morning run along the Animas 🏞️🍂🍁
8 days ago
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Little girl meets some Great Sand Dunes.
9 days ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Rachel Salvidge
15 days ago
NEW: Risky levels of forever chemicals in the raw drinking water sources of at least 6 million people prompted the Drinking Water Inspectorate to order water companies to act to ensure it doesn't make it to the tap. 1/2 Covered today on the BBC and...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people - BBC News
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q1nzyzyjeo.amp
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Food & Water Watch
19 days ago
We got to hear directly from
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
and
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
, authors of “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America”. Now, you can watch a recording of our discussion with them right here. ⬇️
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The Human Toll of PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
Check out our conversation with Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin, authors of Poisoning the Well, on how PFAS forever chem
https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/27/lfl-pfas-poisoning-the-well/
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Shameless push for this again, since we are now #10 in Environmental Policy!
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19 days ago
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If you haven't read our
#PFAS
book, Poisoning the Well, Amazon inexplicably dropped the price to $9.29 (it's $30 everywhere else; not sure how long this will last!). Please consider getting a copy! Link in thread.
#booksky
21 days ago
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Bringing
#PFAS
awareness to
#Cheyenne
in my first-ever visit to
#Wyoming
. Will be at the Laramie County Local Authors Celebration this afternoon!
lclsonline.org/event/local-...
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Rachel Frazin
about 1 month ago
Today marks six months since my book, Poisoning the Well, was published. ICYMI:
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
and I took a deep dive into a family of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that have become a pervasive environmental crisis
#PFAS
#GreenSky
#BookSky
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Food & Water Watch
about 1 month ago
Have you signed up for our live chat with
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
and
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
– authors of “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” – yet? RSVP to join us next Wednesday:
fwwat.ch/3Vij0fi
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Food & Water Watch
about 2 months ago
PFAS pollution can feel overwhelming, but everyday people are fighting back. Join
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
and
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
, authors of “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America”, at this month’s Livable Future Live on October 15 to learn more:
fwwat.ch/3Vij0fi
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Only at Colorado School of Mines could I get a pair of
#PFAS
socks after doing a book talk. Thank you to Chris Higgins for hosting me!
about 2 months ago
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September 18 and
#Boulder
backyard blooms are still bountiful, no filter necessary 🌸🌺🌼
about 2 months ago
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#Boulder
sunrise runs 🌅🏃🏻♀️
2 months ago
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Incredible double-arch, backyard rainbow in
#Boulder
after monsoon rainfall ⛈️🌈
#cowx
3 months ago
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Scientists warn San Diego County air laced with toxic ‘sewer gas’
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5475912-toxic-gas-tijuana-river/
3 months ago
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Will the cost of
#PFAS
cleanup stay with the polluters? Or will the EPA shift the burden back to the public? Big questions raised in this NYT story.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/c...
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An Industry Insider’s Changes at the E.P.A. Could Cost Taxpayers Billions
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/climate/steven-cook-epa-pfas-forever-chemicals.html
3 months ago
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Rainbow morning run 🌈
3 months ago
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Thank you to Dr. Stephen Russell, the Alabama Writers Forum and the Alabama State Council on the Arts for the wonderful review of Poisoning the Well!
writersforum.org/poisoning-th...
3 months ago
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Teens with higher
#PFAS
levels more likely to regain weight after bariatric surgery: Study
thehill.com/policy/equil...
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https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5451048-pfas-teens-bariatric-surgery/
3 months ago
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4th and 2nd grade… and they still like each other! (usually) Happy first day of school,
#Boulder
!
3 months ago
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Sunrise run with hints of fall 🍁 cool and a 95°F forecast for the afternoon. ☀️
3 months ago
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Backyard blooms in
#Boulder
3 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Brian McHugh
4 months ago
Top climate books of 2025 so far 'Poisoning The Well- How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America' by
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
and
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
climatewithbrian.com/2025/04/06/r...
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Review of ‘Poisoning The Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America’ by Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin
Poisoning The Well is a critical exposé of the pervasive plague of PFAS chemicals and the inability of the US Government to effectively regulate against a raft of toxic chemicals. The publication t…
http://climatewithbrian.com/2025/04/06/review-of-poisoning-the-well-how-forever-chemicals-contaminated-america-by-sharon-udasin-and-rachel-frazin/
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Rachel Frazin
4 months ago
Since we wrote our book on
#PFAS
, I’ve been getting a lot of questions on how to avoid them, so I want to re-up this guide
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
and I wrote a few years ago
#greensky
thehill.com/policy/energ...
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‘Forever chemicals’ are pervasive. Here are 4 ways to avoid them in consumer products
This story is part of a series, “Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women face pervasive PFAS risks.” A group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS have been found in a wide range of …
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4569902-pfas-forever-chemicals-pervasive-how-to-avoid/amp/
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Thanks to
@bpl.boston.gov
for including Poisoning the Well in the library's new health & wellness book listings!
www.bpl.org/health-welln...
4 months ago
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Toxic 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Antarctic waters: Study
thehill.com/policy/equil...
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https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5402203-toxic-forever-chemicals-pfas-antarctic-waters-study/
4 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
EJ Today News
4 months ago
Nearly Two-Thirds Of US Beaches Saw Fecal Contamination Last Year: Report
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
reports for
@thehill.com
#news
#environment
#climatechange
EJ Today Headlines:
sej.org/headlines/list
thehill.com/policy/equil...
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https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5390105-us-beaches-fecal-contamination-study/
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No filter mountain morning run⛰️⛅️🌾#Boulder
4 months ago
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Thanks to
@ecowatch.bsky.social
for such comprehensive coverage of Poisoning the Well and the pervasiveness of the
#PFAS
problem in US communities!
www.ecowatch.com/poisoning-th...
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'Poisoning the Well' Authors Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin on PFAS Contamination and Why It 'Has Not Received the Attention It Deserves' - EcoWatch
The book Poisoning the Well tells stories of people affected by ingesting PFAS, along with the companies producing the ubiquitous chemicals.
https://www.ecowatch.com/poisoning-the-well-book-ecowatch.html
4 months ago
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From the long weekend: Honored that I got the chance to chat with
@boycedan.bsky.social
about
#PFAS
and Poisoning the Well on
@cprnews.bsky.social
! Listen at the 13:30 mark.
www.cpr.org/show-episode...
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July 3, 2025: For this Colorado Centenarian, connection is key; The impact of 'forever chemicals' | Colorado Public Radio
For 101-year-old Harold Berger, connecting with people is just one key to longevity and enjoying life. Then, the clean up continues in Galeton, Colorado where there was a massive oil spill two months ...
https://www.cpr.org/show-episode/july-3-2025-for-this-colorado-centenarian-connection-is-key-the-impact-of-forever-chemicals/
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Trump admin urges Colorado River deal among states, but warns it will step in if necessary
thehill.com/policy/equil...
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https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5371930-trump-admin-burgum-colorado-river-deal/
5 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Brunswick United for a Safe Environment
5 months ago
In case you missed it - video here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ARa...
Thanks again
@defendourhealth.bsky.social
and
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
for the informative webinar!
#PFAS
#PoisoningTheWell
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Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends
YouTube video by Defend Our Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ARaQl0-UHI
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Thank you to the Penn Gazette for recommending Poisoning the Well to the
@upenn.bsky.social
alumni community!
thepenngazette.com/briefly-note...
5 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
MS NOW
5 months ago
OPINION by Rachel Frazin and Sharon Udasin: “A U.S. Geological Survey assessment found that these compounds, also called PFAS, are present in the drinking water ingested by about 45% of Americans.” READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Opinion | Trump touts MAHA. But deregulating "forever chemicals" would do the opposite.
Today, the Trump administration is currently straddling the divide between the burgeoning MAHA movement and its traditional big business allies.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-maha-rfk-forever-chemicals-rcna213408
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*Trump touts MAHA. But deregulating 'forever chemicals' would do the opposite*
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
and I delve into the current admin's
#PFAS
policies in a piece for
@msnbc.com
:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Read Poisoning the Well for more such insights!
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Opinion | Trump touts MAHA. But deregulating "forever chemicals" would do the opposite.
Today, the Trump administration is currently straddling the divide between the burgeoning MAHA movement and its traditional big business allies.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-maha-rfk-forever-chemicals-rcna213408
5 months ago
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Today at 1pm ET!
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5 months ago
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Please join us Weds. at 1pm ET to learn about
#PFAS
contamination and hear some of the stories from Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America! Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#environmentalhealth
#publichealth
#environment
#booktalk
#farmland
#webinar
#booksky
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Our 2025 author talks will feature a series of books that connect broad environmental health concerns and systems change with the PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. Our first conversation is with Sharon...
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RzbVHSecRzmdjrqjF03FcA#/registration
5 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Racket
5 months ago
Thanks, 3M!
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RacketCast, Ep. 26: Our Big Forever Chemical Problem Feat. Reporters Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin - Racket
They're bad and everywhere.
https://racketmn.com/racketcast-ep-26-our-big-forever-chemical-problem-feat-reporters-sharon-udasin-and-rachel-frazin
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Dr. Jessica M. DeWitt
5 months ago
This month I feature @juanpab.bsky.social,
@grist.org
,
@sfgate.com
,
@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
,
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
, @rachelfrazin.bsky.social,
@outsideinradio.bsky.social
, and more!
#envhist
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Prenatal exposure to
#PFAS
may raise blood pressure during teen years: Study
thehill.com/policy/equil...
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https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5346764-prenatal-pfas-forever-chemicals-blood-pressure-study/
5 months ago
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reposted by
Sharon Udasin
Brunswick United for a Safe Environment
5 months ago
What we're reading this week: 'Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America' by Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin Chapter 9 ("First in the Nation") is all about Maine! Thanks to
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
for visiting last week and chatting about Maine's fight against
#PFAS
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One last stop on my New England
#PFAS
tour before flying home! 11am today at Chelsea Public Library.
www.facebook.com/share/1F8f5t...
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6 months ago
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Thank you Radio Ecoshock for having me on to discuss
#PFAS
and Poisoning the Well!
www.ecoshock.org/2025/06/fore...
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Forever Chemicals – the gift that keeps on killing – RADIO ECOSHOCK
https://www.ecoshock.org/2025/06/forever-chemicals-the-gift-that-keeps-on-killing.html
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Second-to-last stop on this segment of the
#PFAS
tour in an hour!!!
portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/PFAS64
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Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America with Sharon Udasin | Portsmouth Public Library
Portsmouth Public Library serves the informational, educational and entertainment needs of the people of Portsmouth as well as visitors.
https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/PFAS64
6 months ago
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Samples from a run through
@wellsreserve.bsky.social
, where I’ll be speaking about
#PFAS
tomorrow.
6 months ago
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Today’s run is beachside in Wells, Maine, which is indisputably beautiful, despite the
#PFAS
6 months ago
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Final four talks on the New England
#PFAS
tour for Poisoning the Well! Today: Kimball/Atkinson 1pm Weds: Wells 12pm; Weds: Portsmouth 6pm Thurs: Chelsea 11am Registration info:
tinyurl.com/ptwnewengland
6 months ago
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New Englanders: please register to attend one of my remaining
#PFAS
talks! Today (Sat): Mashpee 2pm Tomorrow (Sun): Weston 3pm Mon: Reading 7pm Tues: Kimball/Atkinson 1pm Weds: Wells 12pm; Portsmouth 6pm Thurs: Chelsea 11am Registration info:
tinyurl.com/ptwnewengland
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