Environmental groups in New Jersey criticize a $500K BASF settlement over toxic waste linked to cancer.

Environmental advocates in Toms River, New Jersey, are fighting a $500,000 settlement between the state and chemical giant BASF over toxic waste dumping that caused at least $1 billion in environmental damage and linked to childhood cancer rates. BASF agreed to carry out nine environmental projects, but Save Barnegat Bay argues the deal inadequately addresses the pollution. The state defends the settlement, prioritizing environmental restoration over monetary compensation.

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