NC DEQ Archives - Page 2 of 19 - North Carolina Health News

A close up image of a hand holding a glass being filled by water at a sink faucet.

Environmental Health

Living under the shadow of PFAS: One family’s battle for clean water

by Will Atwater February 20, 2024February 22, 2024

Four people are standing in front of an aluminum-sided building - three men and one woman. They are facing the sun as they pose for a picture. In front of them and lower to the ground, are signs that read: "Let's Raise A Stink!," "Take "A Pass on Biogas!," "We Are Not Their Dumping Ground."

Environmental Health

Environmental justice takes center stage as ‘People’s Tour’ spotlights community concerns

by Will Atwater January 4, 2024January 5, 2024

Large manufacturing equipment sits against a dense forest landscape.

Environmental Health

Garbage in, toxics out: They promised ‘advanced recycling’ for plastics and delivered toxic waste

by Carolina Public Press October 3, 2023

An orange gas flame is flaring against a dark, cloudy sky.

Environmental Health

Sampson County residents wary of landfill’s methane plan

by Will Atwater August 21, 2023August 22, 2023

Aerial shot of a hog farm with nine hog houses in view. We also see four lagoons, two are covered with a black synthetic cover that has imploded, spreading hog waste across the fields

Environmental Health

Wayne County wetland continues to suffer: Farm with massive hog waste spill nets new violations amid bacteria concerns

by Will Atwater July 28, 2023August 10, 2023

A large catfish is being held up for a photograph. The hook and line used to catch the fish is still attached to its mouth. The person holding the fish is only visible from his torso down.

Environmental Health

North Carolina river contamination threatens subsistence fishing and tribal practices

by Will Atwater July 18, 2023July 18, 2023