EPA Archives - Page 4 of 8 - North Carolina Health News

Three women stair at a computer screen, which has an "AirKeeper Dashboard" map open.

New dashboard empowers North Carolinians to track air pollution in real time

by Will Atwater June 13, 2025June 12, 2025

A man stands outside with a pig farm visible in the background.

Environmental Health

Scientists find DNA proof of swine feces in North Carolina homes

by Daily Yonder June 7, 2025June 8, 2025

Shows a hot sun, something seen more frequently in a time of climate change and extreme heat

Environmental Health

North Carolina braces for ‘another summer of record heat’

by Coastal Review Online June 1, 2025May 30, 2025

Image of the Cape Fear River on a sunny day. The are outcropping of brown rocks visible in the river. The river is bordered on both sides by leafy, deciduous trees.

Environmental Health

Proposed state rules on discharges defanged as EPA retreats

by Coastal Review Online May 16, 2025May 15, 2025

Lee Zeldin, EPA administrator, in a suit and tie speaking into a microphonem behind a sign reading, "Hon. Lee Zeldin, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency." The agency is reevaluating fluoride drinking water standards.

Environmental Health

EPA Administrator Zeldin says PFAS limits may get tougher, downplays layoffs

by Coastal Review Online May 16, 2025May 15, 2025

The image shows a large concrete water tank used in the water purification process.

Environmental Health

Chlorine vs. contamination: How factory farms affect drinking water safety

by Will Atwater May 12, 2025May 11, 2025