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NJ environmental cleanup settlement with DuPont called largest by a single state

New Jersey's $2 billion settlement with DuPont calls for the cleanup of four sites in the state, including Pompton Lakes.
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States Step Up as Federal PFAS Regulations Retreat

Federal Rollbacks Prompt State Action - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump Administration has announced plans to rescind ...
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DuPont, Occidental Big NJ Toxic Waste Cleanups Face New Legal Orders

In $2B settlement, DuPont agrees to fund remediation at four toxic sites—including the giant Chambers Works facility—but ...

Landmark $2B PFAS Contamination Settlement Could Bring Other Claims, Attorney Predicts

"Public servants at those agencies have worked for almost 20 years to achieve these results from DuPont, and it took a ...

DuPont agrees to $2B record settlement with N.J. over ‘forever chemical’ pollution at 4 sites

The landmark agreement requires DuPont to spend $875 million on cleanup of four industrial sites where "forever chemicals" ...

Lawmakers propose bill targeting hidden health risk in common household items: 'A de facto national standard'

The EWG said, "Given California's position as the world's fourth largest economy, any state regulation tends to set a de ...

Peoria receives $480,000 from 3M, more money on the way after PFAS settlement agreement

A West Valley city just received $480,000 in settlement funds from chemical manufacturer 3M, and more money is on the way. 3M gave the City of Peoria its first payout after a national class action ...