3M has agreed to pay up to $450 million to New Jersey, settling claims of widespread contamination from ‘forever chemicals’ affecting the state’s drinking water.

Microplastics have been discovered in the large neck arteries that supply blood to the brain, with stroke survivors showing the highest levels of accumulation, according to a recent small study.

In one of Europe’s largest environmental lawsuits, Italian families are seeking justice against chemical managers accused of contaminating drinking water with dangerous “forever chemicals.” As hundreds of thousands face health risks from PFAS pollution, the community rallies in a landmark trial that underscores the dire consequences of industrial negligence.