The deal followed an agreement by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva to pay $1.19 billion to help resolve claims that the chemical manufacturers contaminated drinking water across the country.
Tag: Chemicals
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Study Compares Gas Stove Fumes to Secondhand Cigarette Smoke
One burner could raise indoor concentrations of benzene, which is linked to cancer risk, above levels that have prompted investigations when detected outdoors.
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Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits
The $1.19 billion agreement, announced by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva, wouldn’t resolve all the claims against them.
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Fluorescein Turned Venice Grand Canal Green, Officials Say
A chemical used in underwater construction and medical procedures was used to dye parts of the channel bright green, but the authorities still don’t know how it got there.
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Living and Breathing on the Front Line of a Toxic Chemical Zone
As the Biden administration moves to curb health threats caused by toxic chemicals, the debate hits home for families living near petrochemical plants.