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Chemours has been criticized for dumping "forever chemicals" like PFAS and GenX into the Cape Fear River for decades.
The company seeks to expand its vinyl ethers production but claims the project will reduce overall PFAS air emissions.
Environmental groups and local officials argue Chemours should not be allowed to expand until it remediates existing contamination.
With little discussion, the Wilmington City Council recently passed a resolution unanimously opposing a proposed expansion of Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant.
"Council urges the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant regulatory bodies to deny any permits or approvals related to such expansion until Chemours has fully remediated exist

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