The public, legislators, and media often group per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," ...

After holding out for nearly a decade, DuPont agreed to settle its water contamination lawsuit for $27 million.

The $27 million settlement is the final piece in a $90 million recovery for residents affected by PFOA contamination.

New research suggests that exposure to certain synthetic chemicals during early pregnancy may be linked to a higher ...

DuPont agreed to a $27M settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit by the village of Hoosick Falls in upstate New York that ...

They have been around since the 1940s and are found in products like non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant ...

The chemical company was one of four businesses that contaminated the water supply in the upstate New York community.

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Also known as perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA is a human-made chemical. It's part of the same class of chemicals as PFAS. You’ll find PFOA in products that resist sticking, heat, water, stains, and ...

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is widely used in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) and microchips, but it is being phased out because it is a significant contaminant in drinking water.