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Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the Department of Environmental Quality secured a $590 million deal with DuPont and Chemours over toxic PFAS contamination from the Fayetteville Works facility.

North Carolina secures historic $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination

Annette Weston

North Carolina secures a historic $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination, bringing total recoveries to nearly $2 billion.

On Sept. 20, Chemours held a public information session at Bladen Community College in Dublin, NC to discuss more details about the proposed expansion. Chemours also held another public information session in Brunswick County on Sept. 21.

Politics

What role could PFAS play in North Carolina's closely watched U.S. Senate race?

Adam Wagner

GOP candidate Michael Whatley has received a $5,000 campaign contribution from Chemours' political action committee.

Peaceful creek cutting through lush woodland in Charlotte, N.C,. reflecting springtime greenery.

Charlotte Talks

From PFAS to data centers, the challenges facing North Carolina's water systems

Jesse Steinmetz

Proposed plans to reduce toxic chemicals in North Carolina’s waterways face pushback from the public because some argue they don’t do enough to stop pollution or hold polluters accountable. Meanwhile, the EPA is in the process of weakening federal chemical regulations.