The chemical industry faces litigation, tougher regulation, a lack of viable replacements and the search for appropriate technologies to deal with PFAS, according to Seán Ottewell’s recent article. He notes that BASF agreed to a settlement of $316.5 million with a nationwide class of public water systems that detected PFAS in their drinking water sources. BASF has had a rough go lately. As noted below, a recent fire had the company declare Force Majeure for some ingredients.  
For a little “lighter” reading, you can ponder the putrid history of purple dye, which apparently smells worse than sulfurous waters, an amorous goat and the old shoes of a veteran soldier. Enjoy. – Traci Purdum, editor-in-chief