3M Knew About the Harms of PFOA and PFOS
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Internal studies and other documents show that 3M knew by the 1970s that PFOA and PFOS were toxic and accumulating in people's blood.
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3M faces huge PFAS liability as US court trial looms
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3M polluted drinking water with PFAS for decades. Will it have to pay for the clean up?
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3M documents show company knew of PFAS dangers for decades