Mariah Blake
@mariahblake.bsky.social
Journalist. Author, They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals, out now. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554198/they-poisoned-the-world-by-mariah-blake/
https://www.mariahblake.com
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Mariah Blake
@mariahblake.bsky.social
· May 6
Today is the day! After eight long years, They Poisoned the World, is out. The book interweaves the moving story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic global crisis with a deep investigation of one the most brazen cover-ups in corporate history. 1/
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Once again: read @mariahblake.bsky.social's "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals"
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EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Once again: read @mariahblake.bsky.social's "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals"
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I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
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How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
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Excellent piece by @newshour.bsky.social based on They Poisoned the World. Hoping it shifts regulations to stem the production of PFAS chemicals.
Tonight, @NewsHour airs a segment about They Poisoned the World and the wonderful, courageous people at the heart of the book. I promise their stories will inspire you! #PFAS #ForeverChemicals @CrownPublishing
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Excellent piece by @newshour.bsky.social based on They Poisoned the World. Hoping it shifts regulations to stem the production of PFAS chemicals.
Tonight, @NewsHour airs a segment about They Poisoned the World and the wonderful, courageous people at the heart of the book. I promise their stories will inspire you! #PFAS #ForeverChemicals @CrownPublishing
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Tonight, @NewsHour airs a segment about They Poisoned the World and the wonderful, courageous people at the heart of the book. I promise their stories will inspire you! #PFAS #ForeverChemicals @CrownPublishing
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New episode of #Unconfined! Join author @mariahblake.bsky.social Mariah Blake and former organic farmer Adam Nordell as they unveil the troubling trail of PFAS chemicals from labs to farms and the inspiring community efforts to combat this issue. clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p... #PFAS
This Is Your Farm on Forever Chemicals
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
New episode of #Unconfined! Join author @mariahblake.bsky.social Mariah Blake and former organic farmer Adam Nordell as they unveil the troubling trail of PFAS chemicals from labs to farms and the inspiring community efforts to combat this issue. clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p... #PFAS
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SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Mark my words: History will remember celebrity chefs like
Rachel Ray, who helped kill California's ban on #PFAS in cookware and consumer goods, in the same light as they remember the mercenary scientists who shilled for Big Tobacco. #FoveverChemicals #Plastic #DuPontKnew
Rachel Ray, who helped kill California's ban on #PFAS in cookware and consumer goods, in the same light as they remember the mercenary scientists who shilled for Big Tobacco. #FoveverChemicals #Plastic #DuPontKnew
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Mark my words: History will remember celebrity chefs like
Rachel Ray, who helped kill California's ban on #PFAS in cookware and consumer goods, in the same light as they remember the mercenary scientists who shilled for Big Tobacco. #FoveverChemicals #Plastic #DuPontKnew
Rachel Ray, who helped kill California's ban on #PFAS in cookware and consumer goods, in the same light as they remember the mercenary scientists who shilled for Big Tobacco. #FoveverChemicals #Plastic #DuPontKnew
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Such a missed opportunity to address non-essential uses of #PFAS. Cookware, dental floss, cleaning products -- there are substitutes readily available for all of these, and everyday consumer items increase PFAS exposures for consumers and contribute to PFAS in wastewater and the environment.
BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California just vetoed a bill that would have banned #PFAS in cookware and other consumer products. Given California's market clout, this is massive blow to public health.
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Such a missed opportunity to address non-essential uses of #PFAS. Cookware, dental floss, cleaning products -- there are substitutes readily available for all of these, and everyday consumer items increase PFAS exposures for consumers and contribute to PFAS in wastewater and the environment.
BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California just vetoed a bill that would have banned #PFAS in cookware and other consumer products. Given California's market clout, this is massive blow to public health.
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California just vetoed a bill that would have banned #PFAS in cookware and other consumer products. Given California's market clout, this is massive blow to public health.
This was really fun! Thanks to @cleanairmoms-ga.bsky.social for the fantastic questions. #PFAS #Climate #ForeverChemicals #Plastic
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www.momscleanairforce.org/climate-ques...
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This was really fun! Thanks to @cleanairmoms-ga.bsky.social for the fantastic questions. #PFAS #Climate #ForeverChemicals #Plastic
www.momscleanairforce.org/climate-ques...
www.momscleanairforce.org/climate-ques...
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The entire American economy is being held hostage to the whims of a guy who doesn’t understand how the economy works
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The entire American economy is being held hostage to the whims of a guy who doesn’t understand how the economy works
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BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
October 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
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RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
October 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
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An investigation of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis. Read "They Poisoned the World" by @mariahblake.bsky.social ⬇️
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They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals
Book — Non-fiction. By Mariah Blake. 2025. 320 pages. An investigation of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town...
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September 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
An investigation of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis. Read "They Poisoned the World" by @mariahblake.bsky.social ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
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#tdih 1962, "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson published, exposed impact of pesticides on environment.
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
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Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
Sept. 27, 1962: Silent Spring Published
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was published.
zinnedproject.org
September 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#tdih 1962, "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson published, exposed impact of pesticides on environment.
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
The U.S. government, which developed toxic forever chemicals and is one of the leading sources of #PFAS contamination worldwide, is delaying clean-up around its installations. This has serious implications for the health of military families and communities everywhere. @crownpublishing.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The U.S. government, which developed toxic forever chemicals and is one of the leading sources of #PFAS contamination worldwide, is delaying clean-up around its installations. This has serious implications for the health of military families and communities everywhere. @crownpublishing.bsky.social
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New Episode!
Discussing the history of forever chemicals, how they may harm us and how companies like Dupont changed global business forever.
With @mariahblake.bsky.social & @hervold.bsky.social
iTunes: tinyurl.com/39273d7v
More Links: tinyurl.com/yc5phvvw
Discussing the history of forever chemicals, how they may harm us and how companies like Dupont changed global business forever.
With @mariahblake.bsky.social & @hervold.bsky.social
iTunes: tinyurl.com/39273d7v
More Links: tinyurl.com/yc5phvvw
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New Episode!
Discussing the history of forever chemicals, how they may harm us and how companies like Dupont changed global business forever.
With @mariahblake.bsky.social & @hervold.bsky.social
iTunes: tinyurl.com/39273d7v
More Links: tinyurl.com/yc5phvvw
Discussing the history of forever chemicals, how they may harm us and how companies like Dupont changed global business forever.
With @mariahblake.bsky.social & @hervold.bsky.social
iTunes: tinyurl.com/39273d7v
More Links: tinyurl.com/yc5phvvw
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Some of the world’s most powerful people are trying their hardest to turn Americans against each other.
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Some of the world’s most powerful people are trying their hardest to turn Americans against each other.
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
Some of the world’s most powerful people are trying their hardest to turn Americans against each other.
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Some of the world’s most powerful people are trying their hardest to turn Americans against each other.
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
They’re doing it for their own benefit. For the love of God, don’t let them turn your neighbor into your enemy
I'm really looking forward to speaking alongside so many authors I admire at @texasbookfest. I hope to see some you there!
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #NarrativeNonfiction
texasbookfestival.org
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #NarrativeNonfiction
texasbookfestival.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I'm really looking forward to speaking alongside so many authors I admire at @texasbookfest. I hope to see some you there!
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #NarrativeNonfiction
texasbookfestival.org
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #NarrativeNonfiction
texasbookfestival.org
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A snippet from yesterday's conversation Your Call on @kalwradio.bsky.social. #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastic #ADHD @crownpublishing.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A snippet from yesterday's conversation Your Call on @kalwradio.bsky.social. #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastic #ADHD @crownpublishing.bsky.social
A snippet from yesterday's conversation Your Call on @kalwradio.bsky.social. #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastic #ADHD @crownpublishing.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A snippet from yesterday's conversation Your Call on @kalwradio.bsky.social. #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastic #ADHD @crownpublishing.bsky.social