New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals
Summary
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James sued several big chemical companies, including 3M and DuPont, for selling harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS. The lawsuit says these chemicals have polluted the environment and caused health risks, and it seeks money to clean up and require warnings for consumers.Key Facts
- New York filed the lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, The Chemours Company, Corteva, and others.
- The case claims these companies knowingly sold toxic PFAS chemicals for decades.
- PFAS are used in products like cosmetics and non-stick cookware.
- These chemicals do not break down easily and linger in air, water, and soil.
- PFAS have been linked to certain cancers and developmental problems in children.
- The lawsuit requests the companies pay for environmental cleanup in New York.
- Officials say some companies knew PFAS were harmful but still sold products containing them.
- Last year, similar companies agreed to pay up to $2 billion to New Jersey over PFAS pollution.
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