The incoming Biden administration’s pledge to take quick action to address “forever chemicals” will have ripple effects in high-stakes lawsuits playing out across the country.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are already feeding a fast-growing web of litigation among manufacturers, water utilities, states, and people affected by contamination, as some of the chemicals have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
The Environmental Protection Agency has take some steps to address PFAS concerns under President Donald Trump, and it’s poised to make swifter progress under President-elect Joe Biden, who listed PFAS action as a priority ...
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