#Backpacking, #hiking, and #camping folks, I'm wondering if you have any ideas about what #cookware frying pans fit through the mouth of a BearVault. The opening is about 7" dia., so about 175 mm max, but because of imperfections in molding, 170 mm seems safer. I'm thinking of maybe using a Trangia 25 1.5 litre hard anodized aluminium pot (170 x 75 mm, 112 g) as a mini wok with my MSR Panhandler potlifter (60 g), but I'd honestly prefer something shallower than 75 mm.

#Chemical companies’ #PFAS payouts are huge – but the problem is even bigger

#3M, #DuPont, #Chemours and #Corteva have agreed settlement in the billions for #polluting drinking #water with ‘forever chemicals’

by Tom Perkins, Aug 3, 2023

"“When the chemical giant 3M agreed in early June to pay up to $12.5bn to settle a lawsuit over PFAS contamination in water systems across the nation, it was hailed by attorneys as 'the largest drinking water settlement in American history', and viewed as a significant win for the public in the battle against toxic 'forever chemicals'.

“A second June settlement with the PFAS manufacturers DuPont, Chemours and Corteva tallied a hefty $1.1bn. But while the sums are impressive on their face, they represent just a fraction of the estimated $400bn some estimate will be needed to clean and protect the nation’s drinking water. Orange county, California, alone put the cost of cleaning its system at $1bn.

“‘While over a billion dollars is real money, it is a virtual drop in the bucket of potential utility costs to monitor, remove and dispose of these contaminants in accordance with anticipated federal regulations,' the American Municipal Water Association trade group said in a statement.

“Moreover, the two settlements include just over 6,000 water systems nationwide. Utilities that were not part of the suits but have PFAS in their systems can claim some of the settlement money, or they can sue the chemical manufacturers on their own.

“That means the settlements only represent the first wave of utility lawsuits to hit #ChemicalManufacturers, legal observers say. Because PFAS are so widely used and the scale of their harm is so great, chemical makers will get hit from a range of legal angles, and some suspect the industry’s final bill could exceed the $200bn paid by #BigTobacco in the 1990s.

“The number will be 'very large', said Kevin McKie, an attorney with the Environmental Litigation Group who represented a water management company in the 3M case. Though the 3M settlement does not cover all the nation’s costs, it is a strong start, he added.

“‘A good settlement is one where both sides walk away a bit frustrated’ is the old saying,' McKie said. 'Of course I would have liked a bit more money but I do believe they got as much as they could at this time, and there’s a lot more to go.'

“PFAS are a class of about 15,000 compounds used to make products across dozens of industries resistant to water, stains and heat. They are called 'forever chemicals' because they do not naturally break down, and are linked to #cancer, #KidneyDisease, #liver conditions, #immune disorders, #BirthDefects and other health problems.

“The chemicals are thought to be contaminating drinking water for over 200 million Americans. Tens of thousands of contaminated #PrivateWells are not included in the settlement. The chemicals are also widely used in thousands of consumer products from #DentalFloss to #cookware to #clothing, and have been found to #contaminate #food, #soil and #air.

“PFAS constantly cycle and accumulate throughout the environment, and removing them from water is costly. The highly mobile chemicals can slip through most utilities’ filtration systems. Granular activated carbon and reverse osmosis are considered the best options.

“Leaders in Stuart, Florida, which was the bellwether case in the 3M settlement, chose to take what they could get without further litigation. Bellwethers are cases that represent all the other plaintiffs in a multi-district lawsuit. Stuart estimated damages at up to $120m, and the city acknowledged the settlement would fall short.

“‘I don’t think we’ll ever get close to that much net to the city, so I think there is no making us whole,' Stuart’s city manager told the New York Times.

“Among those utilities going at it alone is the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) near Wilmington, North Carolina, which sits on the #CapeFear River about 75 miles downstream from a Chemours PFAS manufacturing plant. It cost the utility about $46m to develop a granular activated carbon system to remove PFAS, and officials estimate an additional $5m in annual operational costs.

“The utility declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation, but in a late June op-ed, the CFPUA director Kenneth Waldrop explained the motivation for not joining the settlements: 'The information currently available suggests that the proposed settlement, when divided among thousands of other utilities with similar needs, would be insufficient to meet the needs of our community.'

“The utility has a 'strong case' against Chemours which has the reserves to cover the full cost, Waldrop added. There is generally support for that approach among Wilmington-area residents, said Emily Donovan, a public health advocate who lives in the region.

“‘This is not our fault, but it has been made our problem, and the community mostly understands what’s going on,' she said.

“The settlements also drew unlikely opponents in 22 state attorneys general who urged the judge to reject the 3M settlement because it 'does not adequately account for the pernicious damage that 3M has done in so many of our communities', said the California attorney general, Rob Bonta.

“Beyond water utility settlements, chemical makers face personal injury suits. Most US states will also probably sue over #contamination of #lakes, #rivers and other #NaturalResources #Minnesota alone found eliminating PFAS contamination from its wastewater could run to $28bn.

“Local water systems that are not made whole will need help from the federal government, which 'basically abandoned public water infrastructure a long time ago', said Oday Salim, director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic at the University of Michigan.

“‘Any amount of money that gets shifted to the victims is helpful,' he added.
“The government could implement an excise tax on PFAS to help cover costs, McKie said, and he noted the chemical manufacturers are taking a significant hit. By some estimates, 3M’s PFAS liabilities may soar to as much as $30bn as claims roll in.
“‘That’s a pretty big chunk of the total size of their corporation,' McKie said."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/03/chemical-companies-pfas-payouts-forever-chemicals

#EPA #EPAFail #PFOS #WaterIsLife #ToxicWaste #ChemicalIndustries #ForeverChemicals

Has the oral tradition of handling #glassware properly mostly died out?

#Cookware #Pyrex

What's for dinner. How about Pot?
.
Visions Cookware by Corning
.
#cookware #corning #dinner #TvCommercial #retro #nostalgia

PIX culunary rummage sale in #portland, going on until 3 #kitchen #cookware

Get Latest Designer Bridal Jewellery Set in Gold for every Indian Bride. Explore Our Wide Range of Artificial Gold and Diamond Bridal Jewellery Online.

Visit us :- https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/fashion-accessories/jewels

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

Broad Collection of Custom T-Shirts Soft Cotton which is perfect for Boys and Men. We have Premium Quality T-Shirts with unique and Customized Print.

Visit us :- https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/men-apparel/men-tshirts

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

India's Best Store to Buy Toys with the widest range of gifts, toys, games, baby essentials, return gifts, etc. Grab the Best Deals by choosing toys for your Kids.

Visit us :- https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/kids/toys

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

Get Latest Designer Bridal Jewellery Set in Gold for every Indian Bride. Explore Our Wide Range of Artificial Gold and Diamond Bridal Jewellery Online.

Visit us:- https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/fashion-accessories/jewels

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

Get Latest Designer Bridal Jewellery Set in Gold for every Indian Bride. Explore Our Wide Range of Artificial Gold and Diamond Bridal Jewellery Online.

Visit us:- https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/fashion-accessories/jewels

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

Are nonstick pans toxic”? “Can aluminium cookware cause dementia?” “Are my scratched pans still safe?” You’ve read the scary headlines now read the facts at @theconversationau

https://theconversation.com/youve-read-the-scary-headlines-but-rest-assured-your-cookware-is-safe-199967

#ozchem #chemistry #science #pans #cookware #nonstick #PTFE

Choose from the Widest Range of Kitchenware at Cooking Utensils Store. Our Stylish, Durable Kitchenware and Home essential Products will make a Great addition to your Kitchen.

Visit us - https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/home-kitchen/kitchenware

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

High-Quality Trendy Leather Women's Tote Bag at the Best Price. We have all types of Women's Stylish Tote Bags, Sling, Synthetic, and Faux Leather Bags.

Visit us - https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/fashion-accessories/bags

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware #homedecor #kitchendesign #knives #tableware #utensils #chef #dinnerware #tablewares

Why You Need Textured Nonstick Cookware | Shopping : Food Network | Food Network

https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/shopping/shop-with-us/why-you-need-textured-cookware-from-food-network-kohls

Got the frying pans and skillet and have been pleasantly surprised how non stick they are. Got them in a cross border shopping trip.

#food #cookware #skillet

@eliotlovell @vegan @statsguy @brianhogg

My experience is type or even without oil doesn't matter, I think it's heat. This pan has been carefully treated with low to medium heat on smaller burners & kept it's non-stick well.

In contrast, previous & current Woll wok, using a big burner easily goes v. hot =quickly battle scarred like the Somme.

I'm a sucker for Woll detachable handle system. Great for space. Mostly the handles stay in a drawer for occasional use.
#Cooking #Cookware

- Ryujinramenbrooklyn's best-rated kitchen and bar products:
+ Best Quietest Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/quietest-wine-cooler/
+ Best 15 Inch Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/15-inch-wine-cooler/
+ Best 24 Inch Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/24-inch-wine-fridge/
+ Best Wine Fridge for Champagne: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/wine-fridge-for-champagne/
+ Best 100 Bottle Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/100-bottle-wine-fridge/
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/anthonymichelin26/
Hashtags: #kitchen #Bar #cookware #Winecooler #Dishwasher #Oven

- Ryujinramenbrooklyn's best-rated kitchen and bar products:
+ Best Quietest Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/quietest-wine-cooler/
+ Best 15 Inch Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/15-inch-wine-cooler/
+ Best 24 Inch Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/24-inch-wine-fridge/
+ Best Wine Fridge for Champagne: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/wine-fridge-for-champagne/
+ Best 100 Bottle Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/100-bottle-wine-fridge/
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/anthonymichelin26/
Hashtags: #kitchen #Bar #cookware #Winecooler #Dishwasher #Oven"

- Ryujinramenbrooklyn's best-rated kitchen and bar products:
+ Best Quietest Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/quietest-wine-cooler/
+ Best 15 Inch Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/15-inch-wine-cooler/
+ Best 24 Inch Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/24-inch-wine-fridge/
+ Best Wine Fridge for Champagne: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/wine-fridge-for-champagne/
+ Best 100 Bottle Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/100-bottle-wine-fridge/
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/anthonymichelin26/
Hashtags: #kitchen #Bar #cookware #Winecooler

Handpicked Collection of Men's Waistcoat Jacket at Low Offer Price and Discounts. Go for one of Our Casual Waist Coat for Men or Designer One for Special Ocassions.

Visit us; - https://www.sovannah.com/all-products/men-apparel/waist-coat

#cookingutensils #kitchenware #cooking #kitchendecor #kitchenwares #cookware

- Website: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/
- Ryujinramenbrooklyn's best-rated kitchen and bar products:
+ Best Quietest Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/quietest-wine-cooler/
+ Best 15 Inch Wine Cooler: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/15-inch-wine-cooler/
+ Best 24 Inch Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/24-inch-wine-fridge/
+ Best Wine Fridge for Champagne: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/wine-fridge-for-champagne/
+ Best 100 Bottle Wine Fridge: https://ryujinramenbrooklyn.com/best-product/100-bottle-wine-fridge/
Social:
+ https://www.facebook.com/Ryujinbrooklyn/
Hashtags: #kitchen #Bar #cookware #Winecooler #Dishwasher #Oven"