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US says chemical giant Chemours to pay $450m to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case

Environment | The Guardian Jun 24, 2026 · 5:29 PM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

Agreement is first by federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a major Pfas manufacturer The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a manufacturer of harmful chemicals known as Pfas. Under the agreement, filed in federal court in West Virginia, Chemours will pay a civil penalty of $22.5m for alleged violations and spend $90m over 15 years to mitigate Pfas discharges in three states: West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. Continue reading...

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