AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoPFAS & Litigation: California filed a new lawsuit against DuPont alleging efforts to avoid “forever chemicals” liabilities, adding pressure to an already sprawling PFAS fight. PFAS Delays: A new look at PFAS firefighting foam lawsuits highlights how long claims are taking, even as cities push cleanup after settlements. Regulatory Pushback: The FDA approved four more flavored nicotine pouches, keeping debate alive over chemical exposure risks for youth. Water & Chemicals Governance: England reports widespread chemical pollution across rivers and lakes, while a Canadian town warns residents not to spray chemicals on public spaces. Industrial Risk & Transport: Drought is choking Europe’s Rhine and Danube logistics, threatening chemical and heavy industry output as river levels hit new lows. Energy & Petrochem Exports: Dangote’s refinery again topped Europe with jet fuel exports, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing role in refined product supply chains. Workplace Chemistry: A strike ended at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City after workers protested benefit cuts in a new contract. Innovation for Cleanup: A Minnesota teen finalist used peanut shells to make a tablet that removes pesticides from fruits and vegetables, showing low-cost approaches to chemical exposure.
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