Safe Water Advocates Will Gather in Old Pasadena at PFAS Climate Night

On Thursday, September 4, LA Waterkeeper, Hey Climate and Patagonia Pasadena will host “Fighting Forever Chemicals: Film & Community Night” to focus on the growing health and environmental challenges posed by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) substances.

The evening is dedicated to building community understanding and action around these “forever chemicals” by convening residents, scientists, and advocates at Patagonia Pasadena, 47 N. Fair Oaks Ave., in Old Pasadena.

Organizers say the goal is to inform and mobilize Los Angeles around cleaner, safer water and products.

“This event will bring together community members, scientists, and advocates to explore the science behind PFAS, discuss ongoing efforts to phase them out, and take collective steps toward a cleaner, safer Los Angeles,” according to the event announcement from LA Waterkeeper, Hey Climate and Patagonia Pasadena.

Planned activities include small-group sessions run by Hey Climate, designed to inform participants about day-to-day PFAS exposure.

Attendees will hear updates from Los Angeles Waterkeeper about PFAS contamination in the LA River and learn from Patagonia Pasadena about efforts to eliminate PFAS from their merchandise.

The event also will feature a screening of the trailer for “How to Poison a Planet,” a new documentary focused on PFAS pollution.

Entry is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from free to $10. Refreshments and prize entry will be sold separately.

Organizers encourage advance registration; those interested can obtain tickets and get more information by contacting Patagonia Pasadena at 626-795-0319.

LA Waterkeeper, originally founded as Santa Monica Baykeeper in 1993, is recognized as a leading environmental watchdog and advocate for water protection in Los Angeles for more than three decades.

Hey Climate, a grassroots climate action social club in Los Angeles, is dedicated to fostering in-person connections around climate activism.

Patagonia Pasadena, 47 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena. For more call 626-795-0319. Tickets: Free to $10.