Think Out Loud

U.S. Forest Service let wildland firefighters wear gear containing dangerous chemicals

By Sage Van Wing (OPB)
March 9, 2026 1 p.m.

Broadcast: Monday, March 9

According to a new investigation from ProPublica, the U.S. Forest Service knew for years that firefighters were wearing clothing containing “forever chemicals” for years. Abe Streep, a reporter at ProPublica, joins us to discuss his story.

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