A firefighter’s wife opened a storage bin in the basement and saw something she couldn’t unsee. She opened a mystery and is now sharing her results with the world. In this new “Truth of the Matter” podcast episode with @natashazouves, Diane Cotter explains how her husband’s diagnosis launched an investigation into the profession’s alarming rates of cancer — and into the toxic chemicals hiding in the gear that is supposed to protect firefighters. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZQ1UvkRP9SA
A firefighter was just a few years from retirement when he received a devastating cancer diagnosis. His wife went looking for answers in the last place she expected: His protective gear. In this new “Truth of the Matter” podcast episode with @natashazouves, Diane Cotter explains how her husband’s diagnosis launched an investigation into why firefighters are dying at such alarming rates from cancer — and the toxic chemicals hiding in the gear meant to protect them. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/ZQ1UvkRP9SA
Diane Cotter suspects her firefighter husband developed cancer from the “forever chemicals” in his protective turnout gear. She joins “NewsNation Prime” to discuss her crusade to have the substances removed from the equipment. #Health #ForeverChemicals #Firefighters "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Diane Cotter is spearheading a movement to eliminate toxic "forever chemicals" from firefighter turnout gear after her husband developed cancer, which she believes was caused by exposure to these dangerous substances during his service. This personal crusade highlights the growing scandal regarding pervasive chemical contaminants found in everyday products and industrial equipment that pose severe health risks to frontline responders.Open