The Forever Cost of Industrial Progress A $455m settlement between Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva, on one hand, and North Carolina, along with 11 local entities, on the other, acknowledges the devastating impact of PFAS contamination.
These "forever chemicals," linked to cancer, thyroid disease, reproductive issues, and immune system dysfunction, have become a ubiquitous presence in waterways.
PFAS pollution has been a persistent issue for decades, with millions of Americans likely exposed to tainted drinking water.