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The stock market's verdict is in — and a wave of US litigation has sent the value of chemical companies downwards (Photo: European Parliament)

'Forever chemicals' industry hit by perfect storm

Institutional investors controlling assets worth $8 trillion [€7.57 trillion] called in November 2022 called for a phase-out of dangerous 'forever chemicals'.

A tsunami of court cases in the US, coupled with EU plans to restrict toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" have made investments in the industry less attractive.

But long before the investors signed and sent their letter ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The stock market's verdict is in — and a wave of US litigation has sent the value of chemical companies downwards (Photo: European Parliament)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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