What is the total value of the PFAS settlements approved by the New Jersey federal court, and which companies are involved?

The federal court approved more than $2.5 billion in settlements involving DuPont, Chemours, Corteva, and 3M to resolve New Jersey’s claims over PFAS pollution. Specifically, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva will pay $875 million over 25 years for natural resources damages and site cleanup, while 3M will pay $400 million to $450 million over the same period to settle drinking water contamination claims.

What key environmental and financial commitments do DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva make under the settlement?

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva commit to paying $875 million over 25 years for natural resources and other damages, cleaning up four former industrial sites, and creating a $1.2 billion remediation fund; they also jointly establish a $475 million reserve to guarantee site cleanup even if any company goes bankrupt or fails to fulfill its obligations.

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A federal judge approved over $2.5 billion in settlements between New Jersey and chemical giants DuPont, 3M, Chemours, and Corteva to resolve PFAS pollution claims. Funds will cover natural resource damages and site remediation.

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