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NY AG Sues PFAS Giants | Burlington News
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New York’s attorney general is suing major chemical giants like 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva over decades of PFAS contamination—those “forever chemicals” lurking in everything from pans to cosmetics. The state alleges these companies knew the risks but sold them anyway, poisoning communities and ecosystems. With PFAS linked to cancer and developmental harm, this lawsuit demands accountability. Notably, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva recently paid New Jersey $2 billion to settle similar claims—raising questions about what’s next. These persistent, non-degradable chemicals, once hailed for their utility, now threaten public health, and this legal showdown could reshape corporate responsibility for environmental damage.
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