Sharon Udasin
@sharonudasin.bsky.social
Environment reporter + co-author of the new #PFAS book, Poisoning the Well.
Part 2 in a series of timely #PFAS explainers: this one exploring the toxic legacy of AFFF, a foam long used to fight jet fuel-based fires. Great working with Andrea Gerlak of the @uarizona.bsky.social's Udall Center! earth.org/decades-of-u...
How PFAS-Based Firefighting Foam Left Behind a Toxic Legacy | Earth.Org
As states ban toxic AFFF firefighting foams, federal delays and lingering contamination leave local communities waiting years for a fix.
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First installment in a series of timely #PFAS explainers: this one delving into the critical role of the ordinary citizen. It was a pleasure to write this with Adriana Zuniga-Teren of @uarizona.bsky.social!
Earth.Org@earthorg.bsky.social · last mo.Inside the Citizen-Led Battle Against Toxic PFAS Injustice
Eldorado Canyon was just beautiful today, after finally getting some rain.
Just a couple ducks in residential Southeast Boulder.
Well, that was terrifying. We were just about to land on the Denver runway, when a #cowx wind shear combined with microburst sent us taking off again midair, and after circling, diverted for refueling in Colorado Springs. Thanks to the United captain for keeping us safe.
Bonus: if you want to learn more about forever chemicals and how we got here, @sharonudasin.bsky.social and I wrote a book on the topic! And it's currently 50% off! press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
Poisoning the Well
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Trump administration proposes to allow some delays for ‘forever chemical’ regulations #GreenSky thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump administration proposes to allow some delays for ‘forever chemical’ regulations
The Trump administration is proposing to allow some delays to the deadline for water systems to regulate toxic “forever chemicals.” Under current regulations, water systems are required to fi…
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After a dangerously dry winter, Boulder has a snow day on May 6.
In a turbulent time for journalism, it's a privilege to get to teach such a motivated group of kids every week. Thank you to the Boulder Valley School District, Impact on Education and everyone at High Peaks Elementary School for this honor!
I can’t believe it has been a YEAR since our book about forever chemicals came out I feel like over last year, awareness about toxic PFAS has grown and if our book played even a small part, I will consider it a huge honor #BookSky #GreenSky
Rachel Frazin@rachelfrazin.bsky.social · last yr.Today is publication day for the book that @sharonudasin.bsky.social and I wrote about toxic forever chemicals! Here are some of the things we found 🧵: #GreenSky #BookSky #PFAS bookshop.org/p/books/pois...
Excited to be speaking about #PFAS and Poisoning the Well at both the Tucson Festival of Books and at @uarizona.bsky.social in the next few days! #booksky
See @sharonudasin.bsky.social at Birmingham Public Library tomorrow (Feb 28) at 11:00am CST for a free discussion of her book, Poisoning the Well, and the proliferation of forever chemicals in consumer products and their devastating effects on us and our environment Learn more here: buff.ly/dylqOaD
Next week, Poisoning the Well heads to Georgia & Alabama! From 2/24 to 3/2, I'll be giving 10 #PFAS talks, starting at @emoryrollins.bsky.social. Link w/ all details in the thread.
See @sharonudasin.bsky.social at Birmingham Public Library next week, Feb 28 at 11:00am CST for a free discussion of her book, Poisoning the Well, and the proliferation of forever chemicals in consumer products and their devastating effects on us and our environment Learn more here: buff.ly/dylqOaD
I guess I can thank Covid for earning me a full five minutes of cat cuddles
Interior Department moves forward on guidelines for #ColoradoRiver absent full state consensus -- USBR #COriver #aridification coyotegulch.blog/2026/02/15/i...
Interior Department moves forward on guidelines for #ColoradoRiver absent full state consensus — USBR #COriver #aridification
Udall/Overpeck 4-panel Figure Colorado River temperature/precipitation/natural flows with trend. Lake Mead and Lake Powell storage. Updated through Water Year 2025. Note the tiny points on the annu…
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This is part of an 8-day regional tour that starts in Atlanta and ends in Huntsville. More details on all the talk locations soon!
Island Press@islandpress.bsky.social · 6mo agoSee @sharonudasin.bsky.social at the Birmingham Public Library on Feb 28 at 11:00am CST for a free discussion of her book, Poisoning the Well, and the proliferation of forever chemicals in consumer products and their devastating effects on humans and the environment Learn more here: buff.ly/dylqOaD
It’s always a treat to visit Dewey Decimal call number 363.7384 (Social sciences ➡️ Social problems and social services ➡️ Other social problems and services ➡️ Environmental problems ➡️ Environmental problems ➡️ Pollutants ➡️ Toxic chemicals) @boulderlibrary.bsky.social
Thank you to the @boulderpolice.bsky.social and @bouldercolorado.bsky.social for helping the Jewish community feel safe enough to light up the darkness on this second night of #Chanukah!
Thank you to Prof. Frank von Hippel of the University of Arizona for having me on the Science History Podcast to talk about Poisoning the Well and the history of #PFAS! sciencehistory.libsyn.com/episode-97-f...
Science History Podcast: Episode 97. Forever Chemicals: Sharon Udasin
Today's episode is a discussion on the history of PFAS, or forever chemicals, including their accidental development, incorporation into commercial products, concerns about health effects, and environ...
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Thank you to Booklist for including us on the Editors’ Choice list for 2025, describing Poisoning the Well as an "eye-opening chronicle of the disastrous medical and environmental effects of forever chemicals."
Booklist Publications@ala-booklist.bsky.social · 9mo ago🎉SURPRISE!! We are thrilled to announce our 2025 #EditorsChoice lists!! 2025 has been a tough year. As we begin to close it out, we are happy to reflect on the books that left us empowered, moved, hopeful, and heard. First up: Our 2025 Editors' Choice: Adult Books list: bit.ly/4i2kDIp
Just learned that Booklist put Poisoning the Well on its Editors’ Choice list for 2025! What an honor!! 🎉 #booksky #greensky
Booklist Publications@ala-booklist.bsky.social · 9mo ago🎉SURPRISE!! We are thrilled to announce our 2025 #EditorsChoice lists!! 2025 has been a tough year. As we begin to close it out, we are happy to reflect on the books that left us empowered, moved, hopeful, and heard. First up: Our 2025 Editors' Choice: Adult Books list: bit.ly/4i2kDIp
Despite the residual ice, at this point, I think we should start calling the #ColderBolder the WarmerBolder, brought to you by climate change.
