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3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a 'forever chemical'?

PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems

The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with substances known collectively as PFAS, described as "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade naturally in the environment.

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3M agrees to $10.3 billion settlement in "forever chemicals" claims

The Minnesota-based company was hit with thousands of lawsuits over water contamination claims.

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3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems with 'forever chemicals'

Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds known as PFAS

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Chelsea 2023/24 new kit latest as fresh image of new badge emerges in Nike hint

Latest Chelsea news as a fresh image emerges online that hints at a potential gold colour scheme for the club's training wear and what it may mean for the new home, away and third strips next season

Football London

3T adds Classified Powershift options to its Strada and Exploro bikes

Italian brand offers its Strada and Exploro bikes with Powershift technology as standard

Cycling Weekly

Chemical industry used big tobacco’s tactics to conceal evidence of PFAS risks

DuPont or 3M scientists discovered PFAS toxicity internally, but did not publish findings or report them to the EPA, study says

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3 Dividend Kings to Buy if Times Get Tough

The United States has yet to enter a recession, but even if we continue in this downturn or come out of it, these three Dividend Kings are top performers to consider.

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Companies to pay billions in "forever chemical" water pollution settlements

The settlements are a significant step forward in the effort to reduce PFAS in water systems nationwide.

Axios

Companies reach $1.18 billion deal to resolve claims from 'forever chemicals' water contamination

Three chemical manufacturing companies have reached a deal to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with compounds known as PFAS

The Independent UK

Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2bn to settle water contamination lawsuits

Dupont, Chemours and Corteva agree deal and 3M also reportedly considering $10bn settlement to avoid trial due to start on Monday

The Guardian - US

U.S., Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao traded barbs on trade, investment and export policies in talks on Thursday described by Raimondo's office as "candid and substantive."

Reuters

Job loss and layoffs are scary, but take these steps to stabilize your situation

Sam Bishop-Strand recently took to Twitter after losing the job she loved at 3M.

Tribune News Service

Judge orders 3M CEO to attend mediation for earplug lawsuits

In an unusual move, a federal judge has ordered 3M CEO Mike Roman to personally attend mediation sessions aimed at settling the company's long-running legal battle over allegedly defective military earplugs.

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Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economy – report

Chemicals yield profit of about $4bn a year for the world’s biggest PFAS manufacturers, Sweden-based NGO found

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LPGA exemption for inaugural The Annika on the line at 2023 Annika Intercollegiate in Minnesota

There's going to be a lot on the line at the Annika Intercollegiate.

Cycling Weekly

Top 10 things I saw among the 900 brands on display at the Sea Otter Classic

Another year, another Sea Otter Classic for the books. Back in full, post-COVID, swing, there were some 900 brands vying for our attention while the California sun wore us down over at Leguna Seca Raceway venue.

France 24

PFAS chemicals: Everlasting pollution

They can be found on raincoats, non-stick pans and plastic packaging. In the last 50 years, PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have made their way into many of our everyday objects. Dubbed "forever chemicals", they're extremely persistent and can stay in the air, water and soil…

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These Dividend Kings Are Offering More Than 5% Dividend Yield!

Are you hunting for yield? These 3 companies currently yield >5% and have raised their dividends for more than 50 years.

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Are you hunting for yield? These 3 companies currently yield >5% and have raised their dividends for more than 50 years.

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Are thousands of Americans being poisoned by PFAS in their tap water?

MINNEAPOLIS — EPA Administrator Michael Regan last month made one of his agency's strongest statements to date about the danger of "forever chemicals." New restrictions on those pollutants in drinking water would "prevent thousands of deaths and prevent tens of thousands of serious PFAS-related illnesses," Regan said.

Tribune News Service

3M's next mission: Extending the travel range of EV batteries

Pick any electric vehicle on the street. From the battery pack to the panel display, 3M's products are all over it, even if you won't find the company's logo anywhere.

Chicago Tribune

EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first time

CHICAGO — Water utilities will be required to routinely test for toxic forever chemicals, and spend billions upgrading treatment plants to filter them, under the first-ever national limits intended to protect Americans from widespread threats to human health and the environment.

Chicago Tribune

EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the 1st time

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