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North Carolina just secured the state’s largest environmental settlement ever — $590 million — resolving a decades-long PFAS pollution crisis caused by DuPont and Chemours. The deal, involving 11 local governments, mandates Chemours to clean up contamination in the southeastern region while funding cleaner water and community recovery. Building on a 2019 court order that required $1.2 billion in cleanup, this new agreement allocates $455 million over 10–15 years: $75 million to the state for emerging contaminant funds, and $380 million directly to affected counties. Plus, $135 million sits in a reserve fund backed by DuPont’s parent company Corteva, ensuring accountability if Chemours falls short. While Chemours has already halted discharges and installed pollution controls, officials stress this doesn’t erase all harm — the fight continues for full justice for impacted families.

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