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LECTURE: FOREVER CHEMICALS

Name: LECTURE: FOREVER CHEMICALS
Start: 2026-11-05T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 p.m.PST

Aquarium of the Pacific · Long Beach

**Aquarium Of The Pacific "First Wednesdays" Lecture Series** **Forever Chemicals** *Presented by Sharon Udasin* *advanced ticket purchase required, see below...* PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl su…

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Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 p.m.PST

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Aquarium of the Pacific100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

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Date and time: Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 p.m.PST — local Long Beach time
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**Aquarium Of The Pacific "First Wednesdays" Lecture Series**

**Forever Chemicals**

*Presented by Sharon Udasin*

*advanced ticket purchase required, see below...*

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made “forever-chemicals” that make our lives easier. They are found in everyday products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothes, stain-resistant carpets, microwave popcorn bags, nail polish and dental floss. They are also used in firefighting foams, semiconductors, industrial machinery and aerospace equipment. PFAS are so frequently used because they resist heat, water, oil and grease. But they also do not break down in the environment. Decades after use, they linger in the air we breathe, the soil we grow food in, and our drinking water. 97% of the population have PFAS in their blood, and high-level exposures can cause serious health risks.

Join us for a conversation with environmental journalist Sharon Udasin who will discuss her book “**Poisoning the Well: How