(B.N. Frank) In 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. legislators took steps to protect Americans from “forever chemicals” (see 1, 2, 3). Regardless, renowned environmental lawyer Rob Billett announced last month that he would be filing a nationwide class action lawsuit on behalf of Americans already harmed by them. Of course, a recent announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may inspire even more litigation.
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Maine Becomes First State to Enact Broad Ban of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
(Cassie B.) Maine has become the first state in the nation to institute a broad ban of toxic compounds found in a wide variety of consumer goods.
Chemical Giants Hid Dangers of “Forever Chemicals” In Food Packaging for More Than a Decade
(Divina Ramirez) Chemical giants DuPont and Daikin had known about the dangers of certain chemicals used in food packaging since 2010 but hid them from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The Guardian first reported.