The state of California is taking on some of the country's most powerful chemical companies, suing them for producing toxic 'forever chemicals' used in everything from clothing to cookware to cosmetics. Thee chemicals never break down naturally, ending up in our water, soil and even our bodies. This lawsuit filed by California's attorney general claims that a number of companies, including DuPont and 3M, led "a campaign of deception," covering up the harm caused to the environment and to people by 'forever chemicals' that they manufactured. "The damage caused by these chemical giants is nothing short of staggering," Rob Bonta said. These toxic chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, have been used since the 1940s. They are found in everything from cookware to clothing, cosmetics to stain-resistant rugs, and even in fire-fighting foam. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/california-suing-dupont-m3-over-toxic-forever-chemicals/509-cf24fab3-df5d-4b13-9865-93f8515493e1