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Tag: chromium

shows vast grey impoundment with earth movers on top
Posted inEnvironmental Health

More Scuffles Over Hexavalent Chromium

by Catherine Clabby July 13, 2017July 14, 2017

By Catherine Clabby Let’s call it hexavalent chromium ping pong. The state’s new Democratic administration came under fire this week over newly announced limits on how much hexavalent chromium, a dangerous element, will be allowed in well water very near coal ash pits. The limit in question is a performance standard for water filtration systems […]

shows vast grey impoundment with earth movers on top
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Coal Ash Language Late Addition to Bill at NCGA

by Rose Hoban June 29, 2017June 30, 2017
NIEHS' campus in Research Triangle Park.
Posted inChronic Disease, Environmental Health, Featured, Healthcare Workers, Research News

The Hazard Hunters

by Catherine Clabby November 18, 2016May 14, 2019
plate holding grains of dark red metal. According to the US Department of Labor, hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is one of the states of the element chromium. It is usually produced by an intensive heating process, such as burning or in industry. Cr(VI) is known to cause cancer. In addition, it targets the respiratory system, kidneys, liver, skin and eyes. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Public Health

Study Points to Risks In NC Wells from Nature, Not Coal Ash

by Catherine Clabby October 27, 2016July 14, 2017
Posted inState Health Policy

Epidemiologist Resignation Points to Bigger Problem in State Departments

by Rose Hoban August 12, 2016April 16, 2021
Duke Energy's Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant coal ash ponds. The DEQ has ranked the ponds as risk.
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Sparks Flew Early Over Well-Water Letters

by Catherine Clabby August 5, 2016September 7, 2016

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