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a triangular sea sponge soaks up flourescent green liquid
Posted inEnvironmental Health

UNCW researcher finds sponge that ‘eats’ toxic compounds

by Coastal Review Online May 22, 2021May 21, 2021

By Trista Talton, Coastal Review, 05/19/2021 Beneath the clear, turquoise waters off the shores of Carrie Bow Cay, Belize, sponges and seaweed have taken up residence where coral once flourished. The sponges that cover reef there — part of the Meso-American Barrier Reef — pump massive amounts of seawater, are a food source for various […]

Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Minority Health, Rural Health

NC’s Rural Landfills Have Long History of Conflict

by Thomas Goldsmith September 19, 2016September 19, 2016
Clean Air Carolina provided Novant Health with signs encouraging people to not let diesel-powered vehicles to idle unnecessarily. This one was posted at its Mint Hill Hospital construction site.
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Hospitals, Public Health

Clearing the Air Around Hospitals

by Catherine Clabby May 13, 2016January 9, 2017
The burning of manmade materials. Under current state law, manmade materials may not be burned in the open air. Photo courtesy N.C. DENR
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Bill Allows Farmers to Burn Plastics, DENR Offers Support

by Gabe Rivin June 1, 2015April 7, 2017

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