Are PFAS still something to worry about? Are companies like 3M actually being held responsible for their use of forever chemicals? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg welcomes environmental attorneys Coral Odiot-Rivera and Nick Mindicino from Napoli Shkolnik to unpack the litigation against “forever chemicals” (PFAS), as well as the updates on the regulatory front.
They break down the health risks of PFAS, the billion-dollar PFAS settlements with 3M and DuPont, the latest EPA regulations, and what it all means for firefighters, communities, and clean water across the U.S.
If you’ve heard about firefighting foam lawsuits, PFAS in drinking water, or the dangers of “forever chemicals” but aren’t sure what’s really going on—this episode cuts through the noise with science-based facts and legal insights you can trust.
What to expect in this episode:
- What PFAS chemicals are and why they’re called “forever chemicals”
- The serious health risks linked to PFAS exposure, including cancer and thyroid disease
- Billion-dollar settlements from 3M, DuPont, and others—and what they mean for water providers and affected communities
- Updates on personal injury lawsuits for firefighters and residents exposed to firefighting foam (AFFF)
- The EPA’s latest drinking water regulations and compliance challenges for municipalities
- Why cleaning PFAS out of water is possible—but extremely costly
- How PFAS contamination is a global issue, not just a U.S. problem
- What individuals, firefighters, and communities can do if they suspect PFAS exposure
The PFAS saga is far from over and touches nearly every community, globally. Stay informed, advocate for change, and share this episode with someone you care about.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!
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Resources:
- Napoli Shkolnik PLLC: https://www.napolilaw.com/en
- PFAS Facts (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/pfas
- Connect with Coral Odiot-Rivera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coral-odiot-rivera-26a2a786
- Connect with Nick Mindicino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-mindicino-b9274943
- Watch “How to Poison a Planet”: https://www.howtopoisonaplanet.com
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