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A closeup image of two women standing under a tent with a banner hanging behind them that reads: "Clean Cape Fear." Both women are talking with people who've stopped at their information table. The women are wearing summer apparel.

Environmental Health

Forever chemicals, forever concerns: Cape Fear River’s ongoing PFAS problem

by Will Atwater November 7, 2023November 6, 2023

Looking up at a large refinery structure built at a facility that has dumped PFAS and other fluorochemicals into nearby rivers, the air. Lots of steel and tubing.

Environmental Health

Chemours expansion plans infuriate environmentalists

by CityView Today September 9, 2022September 8, 2022

Shows a hand holding a test tube that's got river water, potentially with contaminants such as PFAS, in it.

Environmental Health

Chemours challenges EPA health advisory for GenX

by Coastal Review Online July 15, 2022July 14, 2022

shows a panaramic view of a section of the Cape Fear River. The water is dark blue and the sky is a lighter blue, with small island in the center and green trees located on the far left and far right.ed on

Environmental Health

NC Waterkeepers use catch and inform approach to clean waterways

by Will Atwater May 19, 2022August 30, 2022

Photo shows a large, flat field with some structures in the distance. In the foreground, a large plastic looking tarp on the ground

Environmental Health

Environmentalists continue battle with lawmakers, pork industry over biogas from hog waste

by Greg Barnes May 21, 2021August 31, 2022

shows men in reflective suits with respirators on their backs putting out a fire with large jets of white PFAS foam

Environmental Health

House OKs limits on firefighting foam with PFAS

by Coastal Review Online May 15, 2021May 14, 2021