Quincy unveils new gear for firefighters free of cancer-causing "forever chemicals"

The Quincy Fire Department received new gear they say will keep firefighters safe and protect them from chemicals that cause cancer.

• Jul 21

Lululemon faces investigation into whether clothing contains toxic chemicals

The active wear company was accused of using "forever chemicals" that can linger in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years.

• Apr 14

Massachusetts firefighters struggling to get city to approve PFAS-free gear

Quincy, Massachusetts firefighters are trying to get the city to pay for gear that doesn't include so-called "forever chemicals."

• Mar 17

Quincy mayor says gear bought for fire department contains toxins

The mayor said the gear was specifically marketed as containing any forever chemicals. The gear has been sent out for independent testing.

• Aug 21, 2025

Harvard professor warns of "forever chemicals" in beauty products

If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.

• Dec 5, 2024

Harvard professor says "forever chemicals" in beauty products could be hazardous to your health

If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.

• Dec 5, 2024

EPA issues first-ever regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water

The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.

• Apr 10, 2024