Environmental Health Archives - Page 17 of 106 - North Carolina Health News

bright yellow sun in a blue, cloudless sky

Environmental Health

As record heat sweeps the US, some people must choose between food and energy bills

by KFF Health News September 8, 2024September 6, 2024

In the image's foreground, three black pipes are partially submerged in a bed of sand. In the background, a small machine with a bucket attached is spreading a layer of dark brown soil on the pipes.

Environmental Health

NC focuses on helping municipal water and sewer systems, but septic owners will have to wait

by Will Atwater September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

three white men in suits sit on chairs on a dais speaking to one another about avian influenza

Environmental Health

State agricultural, veterinary officials stay on the lookout for bird flu in NC cattle

by Rose Hoban September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

shows a collection of pill bottles, and other medications in a mailbox with the door open.

Debate heats up over tracking of mail-order medications in extreme heat

by Anne Blythe August 22, 2024December 9, 2024

A close-up shot of an aluminum food scrap bin that is sitting on a counter top. Next to the bin is a bowl of cherry tomatoes. There is also a wicker basket with yellow fruit on the counter.

Environmental Health

Durham adopts pilot program to boost composting

by Will Atwater August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A picture of a creek with brown water bordered on both sides by leafy, green trees.

Environmental Health

App used to report water quality in North Carolina could have been useful at Paris games

by Will Atwater August 7, 2024August 7, 2024