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3M, New Jersey and forever chemicals

We breathe and drink forever chemicals that 3M sold. Now company will pay N.J. $450M.

This time, the state says Minnesota-based 3M will pay up to $450 million to New Jersey to resolve two 2019 lawsuits. That litigation surrounded 3M’s role in contaminating about 1,455 acres in Pennsville and Carneys Point (the Chambers Work site in Salem County). Another was related to the Parlin Industrial Site in Sayreville, Middlesex County.

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New Jersey says chemical maker 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M

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3M to pay New Jersey $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' claims

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What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized the first-ever national standards.

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EPA will roll back limits on 4 'forever chemicals.' See if they were found in your water.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump EPA To Make Major Announcement On Getting ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out Of Water Supply

EPA Announces Rollback for Some Biden-Era Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for ...

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Trump administration delays weighing in on 'forever chemical' drinking water standards

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EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Trump administration rolls back some PFAS standards in drinking water, delays others

Environmental groups criticize the move, citing potential health risks from the chemicals.

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Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

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The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass

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City plans improvements to compost facility; chemical concerns remain

Citing concern over a specific “forever chemical” found in the compost produced at Garden City Compost, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday pledge to follow best practices to address the issue and work with state experts to minimize any potential hazard.

Texas bill seeking to keep toxic 'forever chemicals' off farmland misses key deadline

A bill aimed at limiting the spread of toxic chemicals on Texas farmland has hit a political wall — missing a key deadline that decreases its likelihood of passage this session.

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The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers are seeking a breakthrough on how to get rid of PFAS, which have been found in drinking water, food packaging and soil.

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DIA transitions to firefighting foam without ‘forever chemicals’

On Monday, the Denver Fire Department announced it had partnered with the Denver International Airport to remove all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as "forever chemicals" or PFAS — from all of the airport's aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles.

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EPA asks appeals court for 21-day delay in lawsuit over PFAS drinking water regulations

In a court filing, the agency said the abeyance would allow time to “allow parties to confer and seek agreement on proposals” ahead of the EPA’s planned announcement on the rules.

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PFAS breakthrough: ‘forever chemical’ banned under global treaty

International negotiations in Geneva have led to a major breakthrough: the addition of a new "forever chemical" to the Stockholm Convention's blacklist.