# Environmental Law

The Toxic Legacy of PFAS: Australia Sues 3M for $1.3 Billion Over Military Base Contamination

Australia has filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against US-based 3M, alleging the company suppressed evidence regarding the toxicity of firefighting foams used on 28 military bases. The government is seeking to recover massive remediation costs associated with 'forever chemical' contamination in soil and groundwater.