Should You Be Freaking Out Over PFAS?

Also: voter suppression charges in N.H.; longtime Gardner Museum gardener dies ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( November 8, 2019 Good Morning Boston, 🥶 Cold with highs in the upper 30s to 40. [Saturday is chilly too]( but Sunday reaches 50. Today: Controversy over new residency law in N.H., an investigation into Springfield police drinking at HQ, longtime Gardner Museum gardener dies. Why are we talking about PFAS? Here are some recent headlines: 🚰 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was allowing PFAS-contaminated water to be treated in Lowell and discharged [into the Merrimack River](. 🚰 Chemical giant [3M is suing the state of New Hampshire]( over the state’s strict PFAS drinking water standards. But what are they? And should we be worried? WBUR's Barbara Moran breaks it down in the story below. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[What Are PFAS Chemicals, And Should I Be Freaking Out About Them?]( There are around 4,700 chemicals in the PFAS family. Here are answers to some common questions about them.   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [New Residency Law In N.H. Sparks Charges Of Voter Suppression And A Lawsuit]( Backers say the law clarifies the state's voting rules and brings New Hampshire in line with all other states, but opponents say it is a blatant effort by Republicans to block many college students from voting. 3. [Testimony Raises Questions About On-Duty Officers Drinking At Springfield Police HQ]( "It seemed to be the worst-kept secret at the department. It seemed like a sort of nudge, wink. Everyone knows that happens." 4. [Vaping Industry Drops Fed Lawsuit Against Mass. Ban]( The Vapor Technology Association filed notice late Wednesday dismissing its lawsuit in Boston federal court. The D.C.-based group is still challenging Massachusetts' ban in state court. 5. [After 50 Years Of Nurturing Life, The Gardner Museum's Longtime Gardener Has Died]( Stanley Kozak began an internship at the Gardner in 1969. He never left. In 1990 he was hired to be the museum’s fourth head of horticulture and went on to become the Gardner’s longest serving gardener. Support the news Anything Else? - A new study found that [math looks the same]( in the brains of boys and girls. - Radio Boston spoke with renowned jazz artist Wynton Marsalis about his prolific career. [Give it a listen.]( - [This commentary]( explores what a more diverse City Council could mean for Boston's Latino community. [WBUR] Your Daily Must Listen ['Endless Thread' Drops a Glitter Bomb On The Great Glitter Mystery]( [Listen]( ARTS & CULTURE [Terri Lyne Carrington Shores Up Her Legacy In New Album Centered On Social Justice]( 5 Things To Do This Weekend.[Read more.]( This Northampton Gallery Takes Children's Book Illustrations Seriously. [Read more.]( Here Are 2 Reasons To Indulge On Israeli TV At The Boston Jewish Film Fest. [Read more.]( Get the latest Boston-area arts and culture news sent to your inbox. [Sign up]( for The ARTery's weekly newsletter. What We're Reading - 30 Years After Stuart Case, Boston Still Healing ([CommonWealth Magazine]( - My Friend Mister Rogers ([The Atlantic]( - 'You've Lost The News!' How The Day Today Changed Satire Forever ([The Guardian]( From the Archives [Prescription: More Broccoli, Fewer Carbs. How Some Doctors Are Looking To Food To Treat Illness]( A McLean Hospital doctor asks patients with obesity and mental illness to try the ketogenic diet. It's part of a growing trend of doctors prescribing certain foods -- or telling patients to eliminate them -- to improve health. Before you go: [Team Great Woods]( all the way. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Unsubscribe from all newsletters.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You signed up for this newsletter at wbur.org. Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](