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Tag: National Toxicology Program

Shows hands pouring a chemical into a testing container that labeled "Microfiber filter" These processes - along with mass spectrometry - helped identify GenX and PFAS in the Cape Fear River. NC State will have a research center dedicated to PFAS
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Environmentalists say Trump’s EPA fell far short in the fight against PFAS

by Greg Barnes March 9, 2021March 8, 2021

By Greg Barnes On the eve of his last day as president, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Donald Trump sent out a glowing news release highlighting its numerous efforts to protect people from toxic “forever chemicals.” The news release was the last of many from the EPA that touted the agency’s successes in the […]

Birnbaum sits at a hearing table
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Linda Birnbaum retires from NIEHS, but don’t expect her to fade away

by Greg Barnes December 9, 2019December 9, 2019
looks over the shoulder of a woman holding a cell phone
Posted inEnvironmental Health

RTP Cell Phone Study: Keep Looking

by Catherine Clabby February 8, 2018January 23, 2019
Shows the NIEHS facility in Research triangle park
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Republican Congressmen Challenge North Carolina Scientist

by Catherine Clabby January 24, 2018January 23, 2019
old paint can reading "Contains Lead"
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Reinvesting in Lead Poisoning Prevention

by Catherine Clabby June 12, 2017June 14, 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

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