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environment2 years ago

Michigan Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Gerald R. Ford Airport for PFAS Contamination

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority for PFAS contamination, citing releases of the harmful chemicals into the water supply. PFAS, a class of man-made chemicals linked to various illnesses including cancer, has been found in residential drinking water wells and streams near the airport. The lawsuit seeks remediation, monitoring costs, and damages for the loss of natural resources. The airport claims to have been actively working to address the issue and is disappointed by the lawsuit.

via WOODTV.com|
#and-energy#environment#gerald-r-ford-international-airport
legal2 years ago

3M's $6 billion earplug settlement sparks more legal battles

3M has reached a $6.01 billion settlement with approximately 250,000 plaintiffs who alleged that the company manufactured defective earplugs resulting in hearing loss. However, 3M still faces other legal challenges, including a $10.3 billion settlement awaiting approval over drinking water contamination with "forever chemicals." The company's total liability risk related to PFAS contamination is estimated to be nearly $30 billion. 3M has also faced lawsuits from countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium. To fund its settlements, 3M has cut costs and plans to spin off its health-care business. The company's dividend is at risk, and analysts expect it to be lowered following the spin-out.

via CNBC|
#3m#earplugs#legal
environment2 years ago

Saint-Gobain to Close Merrimack Facility Amid PFAS Controversy

French manufacturing company Saint-Gobain has announced the closure of its Merrimack facility in New Hampshire, which has been at the center of a PFAS contamination controversy. The closure comes shortly after the facility was granted a permit to operate until 2028. Saint-Gobain cited a restructuring of its Composite Solutions business as the reason for the closure. The company will continue to work with state regulators on environmental investigation and remediation efforts, providing alternative drinking water to affected properties. The closure will affect 164 employees, and the official closing date is expected to be determined based on existing contracts and may extend into 2024.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|
#closure#environment#environmental-investigation
environment2 years ago

Widespread Contamination: Alarming Levels of PFAS Found in US Tap Water

Approximately 45% of US tap water sources, including public water systems and private water wells, are contaminated with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to research by US Geological Survey scientists. The study reveals that urban areas, particularly in the Great Plains and Great Lakes regions, the East Coast, and central and southern California, are most at risk. PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems, are commonly found in industrial and consumer products. The study highlights the need for more data on PFAS contamination in private water wells, as well as the importance of implementing stricter regulations to limit PFAS levels in drinking water.

via Bloomberg Law|
#environment#health-risks#pfas-contamination
health2 years ago

States Expand Warnings Against Eating Fish from Contaminated Bodies of Water.

The state of Michigan has expanded its warning against eating fish from certain bodies of water due to contamination from PFAS, a group of toxic chemicals. The warning now includes all fish from the Huron River and several other waterways, as well as specific species from other bodies of water. PFAS contamination can lead to health risks such as cancer, liver damage, and developmental issues.

via WGME|
#fish-consumption#health#health-risks
health2 years ago

"PFAS Contamination Prompts Fish Consumption Warnings in Maine and Illinois"

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its advisory on fish consumption from nearly a dozen freshwater bodies in Maine due to PFAS contamination, also known as forever chemicals. The advisory adds four new bodies of water to the list and expands the advisories for two others that were issued last year. The Maine CDC recommends that anglers review all existing fish consumption advisories for Maine waters.

via WMTW Portland|
#fish-consumption-advisories#forever-chemicals#freshwater-bodies