UN Experts Condemn Chemours for PFAS Pollution and Human Rights Violations in North Carolina

United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over evidence of PFAS pollution from a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, describing it as "alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents." The investigation focuses on the Fayetteville Works plant operated by Chemours, which has been linked to the ongoing PFAS crisis in the region. The experts have sent allegation letters to Chemours and four other parties, citing extensive evidence of contamination and accusing DuPont and Chemours of suppressing and concealing the dangers of PFAS. The UN experts have requested a response to their observations, highlighting concerns about the wellbeing of community members who have been denied access to clean and safe water for decades. The investigation puts pressure on regulators to take action.
- UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina The Guardian
- Chemours disregarded human rights when dumping waste into water supply, UN researchers say WRAL News
- UN groups calls out Chemours for violating human rights, polluting the planet & lying about the danger of PFAS WRAL News
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