PFAS Briefing Package

Oil & Gas activities, which include steps from drilling through waste disposal, are suspected of exposing people to dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ‘Forever Chemicals’.

To campaign effectively, we need to learn about the issue, develop a winning strategy with clear goals, identify points of intervention, and share campaign materials.

Introducing the PFAS Briefing Package & Campaign Kit, a resource that helps you to;

• Explain risks of PFAS exposure and it’s relation to the fracking industry
• Identify points of intervention on your local, state, or federal levels
• Connect with experts and others working on the issue
• Share resources for running campaigns to address radioactive waste

The document begins with an overview of the use of Forever Chemicals by the fracking industry – and then explores the specific ways that cultural, economic, and policy factors into advocating for regulations and protections against these harms.

The Index, or wiki section on this page provides links, graphics, and articles, and strategic arguments you can use in your campaign work.

Here’s what’s Included:

• Understanding Fracking & Forever Chemicals (PFAS)
• Political & Economic factors in the use of forever chemicals
• Policy Levers (Points of intervention with maximum effort to impact)
• Services & Support for advocacy campaigns
• PFAS Campaign Resources (graphics, whitepapers, videos, photos, and more