Why did North Carolina Governor Josh Stein oppose the EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement?

Governor Josh Stein, along with the North Carolina Attorney General and Department of Environmental Quality, publicly opposed the proposed PFAS settlement between the EPA and Chemours because he argued it 'does little for North Carolinians and fails to hold Chemours accountable for past contamination.'

How did Chemours respond to the criticism from North Carolina officials regarding the PFAS settlement?

Chemours responded by stating it has already invested significant funds in North Carolina to reduce PFAS emissions and mitigate impacts.

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein opposes a proposed EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement, citing insufficient accountability for contamination. Chemours states it has invested significantly in reducing PFAS emissions and mitigating impacts within the state.

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