Monsanto Settlement in Contamination Case
Environmental Contamination The Monsanto Corporation has been involved in several litigations relating to their alleged contamination of the environment. In this particular instance, the Virginia Attorney General accused Monsanto of distributing PCBs in the state from the 1930’s until 1977. Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, alleges that these PCBs distributed in the State ultimately contaminated […]
Environmental Justice Enforcement
First Time for Everything The Justice Department’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released its first-ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Annual Report recently. This report showcases recent success in cases of environmental concerns and outlines their strategy for delivering results to communities overburdened by pollution. New Creations The OEJ was created recently within the Environment […]
California Sues Big Oil
The Claims California has filed an all-encompassing climate based lawsuit against some of the largest players in the oil industry. These companies include: Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron, as well as the American Petroleum Institute. The lawsuit alleges that the companies misled the public for decades about climate change and the dangers of […]
The 3M PFAS Class Action Settlement
Many people wonder, “Why is the 3M PFAS settlement a class action?” The short answer remains efficiency. 3M can resolve thousands of legal claims today and in the future through a class action settlement procedure. Public water providers filed thousands of lawsuits across the country in response to the widespread contamination and harm caused by […]
$12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Settlement: Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’
Introduction In a landmark development, the global manufacturing giant 3M has reached a groundbreaking settlement with U.S. cities and towns. Under the agreement, 3M will pay at the very least $10.5 billion and as much as $12.5 billion in settlement. Public water utilities around the country have filed claims accusing 3M of contaminating drinking water […]
Eligibility for the 3M PFAS Settlement: Who Qualifies?
Introduction In recent years, concerns about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination have surged, given their severe health implications. 3M Corporation, a prominent manufacturer of PFAS-containing products, faced extensive legal liability regarding its role in contaminating groundwater and other public drinking water sources. After years of hard-fought litigation in federal court, 3M agreed to pay […]
Understanding Radiation’s Impact
The British Medical Journal recently published a new study titled “Cancer Mortality and Low Dose Radiation.” The goal of the study was to explore effects of radiation, especially low doses, on the risk of developing cancer. Research Design: A Multinational Approach A comprehensive multinational cohort study forms the basis of this paper. This means that […]
Expanding PFAS Testing for Public Water Systems
Study Overview: A Deep Dive into PFAS Testing Katherine E. Pelch, Taryn McKnight, and Anna Reade recently published a study in Science of the Total Environment. The title was “70 analyte PFAS test method highlights need for expanded testing of PFAS in drinking water”. The focus was on PFAS testing in drinking water. The study […]
Evaluating PFAS Blood Levels with Contaminated Water
In 2023, a team of researchers led by Brian A. Rodríguez-Aguilar conducted an important study on PFAS blood serum levels.[ https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/blood-testing.html ] They published their findings in the journal Science of The Total Environment. The study’s focus was the effects of PFAS in drinking water in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Study’s Objective The researchers had […]
Negative Impacts of Oil & Gas Operations
The global demand for energy continues to rise, with oil and gas remaining major sources of power generation and fuel for transportation. While these resources play a significant role in driving economies and modern societies, their extraction and production can have profound consequences on the environment. In this article, we delve into the impact of […]