Australia sues 3M for $1.82b over contamination from PFAS at defence sites

🇦🇺 The Straits Times (AU) —
Australia sues 3M for $1.82b over contamination from PFAS at defence sites

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Australia has filed a $1.82 billion lawsuit against 3M concerning contamination from PFAS chemicals at defense sites. These 'forever chemicals' have long been used in legacy firefighting foams, raising environmental and health concerns.

The so-called forever chemicals are contained in legacy firefighting foams for years.

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