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Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg discusses PFAS litigation and regulatory developments related to GenX contamination from a Chemours factory in North Carolina. The article highlights a lawsuit settlement affecting 2,500 property owners and a Trump administration regulatory action, both of which have drawn public frustration.

North Carolina leaders are urging a federal court to reject a proposed $450 million EPA settlement with Chemours over PFAS pollution from the Fayetteville plant, arguing it excludes North Carolina from negotiations and fails to address harm to residents. The settlement requires Chemours to fund water cleanup projects but allocates none of the funds to North Carolina, which claims 500,000 residents and 10,000 private wells were impacted by contamination.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson opposes the EPA's proposal to loosen restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water, joining 17 states and the District of Columbia in urging the agency to rescind the rollback. The proposal would eliminate federal requirements for testing these toxic substances, including GenX, linked to health risks like liver and kidney damage.

Chemours and its predecessor DuPont discharged PFAS 'forever chemicals' into the Cape Fear River for over 30 years, causing widespread environmental and health concerns. The Trump administration faces criticism for inadequate responses to PFAS pollution, while lawsuits and regulatory actions seek accountability for the contamination.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson criticized a $450 million EPA-chemours settlement over PFAS pollution, arguing it excludes North Carolina residents and allocates most funds to other states. The deal, which requires federal court approval, would provide up to $90 million over 15 years for water cleanup projects, but Jackson claims it guarantees nothing for North Carolina. Public comments on the agreement are due by July 29.

A lawsuit involving 2,658 North Carolina residents, including Mike Watters, against Chemours for PFAS contamination of the Cape Fear River and surrounding areas has settled out of court. Plaintiffs sought compensation for health risks and property devaluation caused by GenX and other 'forever chemicals' released by the Fayetteville Works Plant.

A lawsuit involving over 2,600 people against Chemours and DuPont over PFAS contamination in North Carolina has settled out of court after eight years, preventing a trial. The case is part of a series examining the PFAS crisis in the state.

Firefighting gear manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont affiliates, seek dismissal of a Montana class action lawsuit alleging they concealed PFAS chemical dangers in protective gear. Plaintiffs, including Butte-Silver Bow and other municipalities, claim PFAS in the gear causes health risks, while defendants argue plaintiffs lack standing as indirect purchasers. The case may be consolidated with other national PFAS-related lawsuits.

New York sued 3M and DuPont over contamination of the state’s drinking water with toxic PFAS chemicals, alleging increased cancer risks and other health issues. The lawsuit claims the companies knew of the risks but failed to warn consumers and continued using PFAS in products like nonstick cookware and fabric treatments.

Chemours Co. will pay $450 million in penalties and relief programs to West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey to settle a case involving illegal discharges of PFAS 'forever chemicals.' The Trump administration called the settlement a step toward holding polluters accountable while allowing Chemours to continue manufacturing PFAS for commercial and military use.

Chemours Co will pay $450 million to settle a case involving illegal discharges of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) across three states. The settlement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty and $90 million over 15 years to mitigate PFAS discharges in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.

Chemours Co. will pay $450M to settle a case involving illegal discharges of synthetic 'forever chemicals' used in products resistant to water, grease, and stains. The Trump administration reached this multi-state settlement, marking the first such action by the federal government.

The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with Chemours Co. over illegal discharges of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The agreement includes penalties, pollution controls, and clean water provisions for affected communities, allowing Chemours to continue manufacturing PFAS while mitigating future contamination.

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical company Chemours Co. over illegal discharges of synthetic 'forever chemicals' used in products resistant to water, grease, and stains. Chemours will pay $450 million to resolve the case.

The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with chemical company Chemours over illegal discharges of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The agreement includes a $22.5 million penalty, $90 million for mitigation, and pollution controls to reduce contamination and provide clean water to affected communities.

The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with chemical company Chemours Co. over illegal discharges of PFAS, requiring the company to pay penalties, mitigate pollution in three states, and implement controls to protect public health. The settlement allows Chemours to continue manufacturing PFAS for commercial and military use while addressing past contamination.