New Mexico sues federal government over PFAS contamination at military bases

New Mexico is leading efforts to address 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) contamination at military bases by suing the federal government, with the outcome potentially impacting over 15,000 similar claims nationwide.

19 May, 09:00 — 19 May, 09:00

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NYTMostly Factual106d ago

Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.’ New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up.

The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.

By Alexander Nazaryan and Nina Riggio

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New Mexico sues federal government over PFAS contamination at military bases

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Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.’ New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up.

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