3M to pay $7B to settle claims over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Manufacturing giant 3M has agreed to pay $7 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits regarding the presence of 'forever chemicals' in its firefighting foam. The settlement aims to address claims that these PFAS substances contaminated public water systems across the United States. This significant financial agreement marks a major resolution for the company, which has faced mounting legal pressure over the environmental and health impacts associated with its chemical products.