Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
28/05/2026 01:44
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination SYDNEY, May 28 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Thursday it has commenced legal action against 3M MMM.N and its Australian unit over contamination from firefighting foam containing PFAS, or "forever chemicals", seeking more than A$2 billion ($1.43 billion) in damages.
($1 = 1.4029 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Christine Chen in Sydney; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
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