Major Chemical Companies Sued for Polluting Environment with ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Cancer

Rhode Island Attorney General filed a lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS chemicals for violating state laws.
PFAS chemicals are linked to cancer and health issues, persist in the environment, and remain in humans.
The lawsuit seeks to hold companies accountable for costs of cleaning up contamination and damages.
Other states have taken similar legal action against companies that make or use these chemicals.
There are legislative efforts underway to regulate or ban PFAS chemicals due to health and environmental concerns.