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Three firefighters in full turnout gear and breathing apparatus advance a hose line toward a massive wall of orange flames and black smoke during a live‑fire training exercise.

Environmental Health

North Carolina tackles toxic firefighting foam — and what it left behind

by Will Atwater April 8, 2026May 4, 2026

A person holds a clear glass under a running kitchen faucet, filling it with tap water at a stainless steel sink.

Environmental Health

Study finds public water utilities face mounting financial strain

by Will Atwater April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

A person wearing black waders and a blue jacket collects PVC debris from the French Broad River. The tubing is being gathered and stored on a green raft. Several black trash bags and a blue 55-gallon container are also in view.

Environmental Health

‘Toxic Soup’: PFAS and other contaminants surged in French Broad River after Helene, study finds

by Will Atwater November 24, 2025November 26, 2025

Two people stand on the edge of North Carolina's coastline.

Environmental Health

A short-lived win in a never-ending fight over forever chemicals

by Inside Climate News October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Infographic with icons of a bird, cow, cat and human, showing how H5N1 bird flu has spread across species

Environmental Health

North Carolina watches for signs of bird flu as fall migration begins

by Will Atwater September 17, 2025September 16, 2025

Multi-colored graphic illustrates different sources of air pollution.

Environmental Health

CleanAIRE NC launches academy amid cuts to environmental programs

by Will Atwater August 19, 2025August 21, 2025