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Tag: Toxic Free NC

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 […]

shows low level satellite photo of a dam feeding into a river, surrounded by trees, GenX
Posted inEnvironmental Health

EPA rejects N.C. environmental groups’ PFAS petition

by Greg Barnes January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
photo shows untidy and dirty buckets and pesticide containers in a dark shed
Posted inEnvironmental Health

$2 billion Roundup verdict may be just the beginning

by Greg Barnes May 30, 2019May 29, 2019
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Disposing of Pesticides the Right Way

by Catherine Clabby September 14, 2017April 7, 2022
A baby is sitting in his mom's lap. There are more uninsured children in North Carolina compared to two years ago.
Posted inChildren's Health, Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Bill Would Restrict Chemicals in Children’s Products

by Gabe Rivin March 31, 2015April 7, 2017
Rep. Pricey Harrison (blue suit) with children at the Toxic Free NC event near the Capitol
Posted inChildren's Health, Environmental Health, NC Health Briefs, State Health Policy

Toxic Toys Considered at General Assembly

by Editor June 13, 2012October 19, 2021

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