PFA litigation costs + $30 Billion

What is happening? 3M announced it will stop producing PFAs (former chemicals) after years of state legal action. The company statement focused on “evolving external landscape,” which is said to translate to action by the EPA, lawsuits, and the release of documents through action by the Minnesota Attorney General.

Why is this important? The cost to clean up from CFAs in water and soil and humans… will the producers or manufacturers bear the cost?

Route Fifty | After Years of Legal Action from States, 3M Will Stop Making ‘Forever Chemicals’