The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.
Category: PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
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Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement
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France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.
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3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suits
The deal followed an agreement by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva to pay $1.19 billion to help resolve claims that the chemical manufacturers contaminated drinking water across the country.
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Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits
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