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LIVE: NC reaches major settlement with Chemours, DuPont over PFAS contamination in water sources. Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:59AM FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) - North Carolina has reached a nearly $500 million settlement with chemical manufacturers Chemours, DuPont and Corteva, which state officials accuse of illegally dumping chemicals into the Cape Fear River and other waterways. Attorney General Jeff Jackson told ABC11 the agreement marks the largest environmental damage payment in state history. Chemours, a spin-off of DuPont, operates a facility in Fayetteville. The EPA found the company released PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear River, a drinking water source for roughly 500,000 people. Jackson said clean drinking water remains a top priority and that most of the settlement funds will go directly to 11 affected municipalities. "That is, this is the largest environmental damage payment in the history of the state. It's going to come in at close to $600 million. And the vast majority of it is going to go directly to the local governments that have had to deal with this," he said. He added that residents have long raised concerns. "People have had concerns about clean drinking water for years now. And we want to structure this so that most of the money was going directly to the places that have been impacted." Jackson said the settlement reinforces an existing court order requiring Chemours to clean up contaminated water. "It strengthens the existing court order that is forcing them to clean up the water by saying if they go bankrupt, which they might, that DuPont will now be on the hook to pay the bill to clean up people's water." He described the agreement as part of a long effort to protect affected people. "It's the people's drinking water is 500,000 people who now have to have some type of water filtration and have been dealing with this for years. It deserves to be top priority for us." Carrol Oliger shares her experience living in Fayetteville, North Carolina, one of the most disadvantaged communities in the United States, according to census data from the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host a town hall next Tuesday in Cumberland County at the Stedman Recreation Center from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to address community concerns. Episode 1 of "Our America: Trouble On Tap" takes a look at per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in North Carolina. We travel to Cape Fear, North Carolina, often referred to as ground zero for PFAS water contamination or water polluted by toxic "forever chemicals."

Corteva, Globachem Form JV To Develop Crop Protection Products | Published on: Sep 10, 2026

Corteva, Globachem enter into definitive agreement to Form a joint venture to advance development, commercialization of new formulated crop protection solutions. Sep 09, 2026, 07:00 ET JV to amplify both companies' complementary expertise to develop, scale, deliver differentiated crop protection solutions in high-growth markets INDIANAPOLIS and SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Corteva (NYSE: CTVA), a global leader in seed and crop protection technology, and Globachem N.V., a private company based in Belgium specializing in developing and globally marketing a wide range of crop protection products, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to launch a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to support the development and delivery of new, differentiated crop protection solutions to meet evolving needs of farmers in Europe and the Americas. The new JV will be independently operated and focus on leveraging late-pipeline to commercial-stage technology from its parent companies to amplify both companies' ability to develop, register, and market the resulting products, which may be commercialized independently by one or both parent companies. "This is the latest example of how we're leveraging collaborations to strengthen and broaden our portfolio as we prepare to launch as a standalone crop protection company following our planned separation," said Corteva Senior Vice President Brook Cunningham. "By combining our industry-leading pipeline and innovation capabilities with Globachem's expertise in formulation, we aim to scale and accelerate the delivery of more tailored, comprehensive solutions for core crops in targeted markets." The JV will build upon an existing, multi-year partnership between Corteva and Globachem, allowing both companies to immediately benefit through enhanced collaboration. New solutions developed by the JV are expected to launch in the early 2030s and will be sold through established commercial channels. "The entry into a definitive agreement regarding the establishment of the JV represents an important milestone in our long-standing relationship with Corteva and reflects our shared belief that collaboration is the fastest way to bring meaningful innovation to farmers," said Koen Quaghebeur, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-founder of Globachem. "Together, Corteva's world-class discovery and development capabilities and Globachem's expertise in product development, formulation and regulatory execution, create a powerful platform for innovation. The JV will accelerate the delivery of differentiated crop protection solutions that help growers address evolving agronomic challenges and seize new opportunities. We are excited to build a company that brings together the strengths of both organizations, creating sustainable value for growers, our partners, and both parent companies." The transaction is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to all necessary regulatory clearances and approvals. About Corteva Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, hightouch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the Company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com. About Globachem Globachem N.V. is a family-owned crop protection company headquartered in Belgium, committed to helping growers and distribution partners tackle some of agriculture's most critical challenges. Built on scientific expertise with a strong customer focus, the company delivers practical, user-friendly solutions through a unique portfolio of established products and innovations. Active in more than 60 countries, Globachem is a trusted long-term partner, driven by service, collaboration and a continuous search for breakthrough solutions that make a meaningful difference in key crops worldwide. Learn more at www.globachem.com. Cautionary statement This release contains certain estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and may be identified by their use of words like "may," "expects," "will," "aims," "believes," "intends," or other words of similar meaning. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about the parties' expectations related to regulatory matters, product development and commercialization, product offerings and product, financial or sustainability performance are forward-looking statements. No obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law, is hereby undertaken and any such obligation is specifically disclaimed. A detailed discussion of some of the significant risks and uncertainties which may cause results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements or other estimates is included in the "Risk Factors" section of Corteva's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and as modified by subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. SOURCE Corteva Agriscience