“Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy”

How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia and Alabama? An investigation from FRONTLINE in partnership with The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com. For decades, PFAS, a...

53 min - Planet & Climate - FRONTLINE PBS

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