Pause on ‘forever chemical’ standards Will Not ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ | Opinion
It is unclear what actions the Trump administration will take, if any, to protect the public against PFAS, linked to cancer ...
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WFAE partners with public media stations statewide to expand government news coverage
WFAE is partnering with public media stations across the state to launch the North Carolina Newsroom, Capitol Bureau.
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World Water Day to focus on chemical pollution in Cape Fear
A World Water Day event March 22 in Wilmington will focus on PFAS and 1,4-dioxane pollution in the Cape Fear River.
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Families who lost loved ones to opioid crisis welcome Stein's call for Fentanyl Control Unit
Debbie met Stein not long after Hunter died in 2016 and has used the last 8-plus years to advocate for the dangers of opioids. Their connection became so strong that she shared her story in a series ...
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NCDEQ extends PFAS well testing to areas across six counties near Chemours plant
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is continuing Chemours’ search for groundwater contamination beyond the Lower ...
North Carolina regulators to monitor, not limit, pollution from PFAs
North Carolina regulators are moving forward with a plan to monitor but not limit pollution from what are called PFAs, or forever chemicals.
Chemours expands sampling eligibility for private well testing for PFAS
The expansion comes after NCDEQ completed a review of residential well data around the Fayetteville Works plant.
Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes senate vote
The bill, which was introduced Monday, would remove the state’s mandate for Duke Energy to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% ...
NC plan lets factories keep dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water
North Carolina advances a PFAS rule critics say won’t stop pollution or protect drinking water, as debate grows over industry ...
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NC Senate to vote on bill that would remove a key state carbon pollution target
The state Senate will soon vote on a bill that would eliminate North Carolina’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction target. The ...
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Nearly 100 million Americans may be relying on groundwater containing ‘forever chemicals’
Discover the impact of forever chemicals on groundwater in the United States and the health risks associated with PFAS exposure.
Which North Carolina items could be impacted by the EU’s new tariffs on US goods? A list
The tariffs are in response to “new, unjustified US tariffs” on steel and aluminum imports, the commission said.