Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in a Waste-to-Energy Plant—Tracking PFASs in Internal Residual Streams

This study evaluated the distribution of PFAS in waste streams sent to waste-to-energy plants. The results showed that flue gas treatment can capture some PFAS and transfer them into residues. April 30, 2024 | Environmental Science & Technology

Plaintiffs’ Counsel Entitled to $956 Million in Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in PFAS Settlements

As part of the settlements reached by 3M and Dupont in the AFFF MDL, a South Carolina federal judge approved an award totaling nearly $1 billion for the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and costs. The judge noted that plaintiffs’ counsel worked over 400,000 hours over four and one-half years to achieve the settlements against the two…

EPA Finalizes First-Ever Drinking-Water Standards for PFAS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking-water standards for six PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group unpacks what impacted industries need to know about the new regulations. April 18, 2024