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Tag: toxins

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 […]

Duke Energy's Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant coal ash ponds. The DEQ has ranked the ponds as risk.
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Sparks Flew Early Over Well-Water Letters

by Catherine Clabby August 5, 2016September 7, 2016
A concrete batch plant. Concrete plants can produce low levels of emissions, and my be exempt from permits under DENR's proposal. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

DENR Requests Exemptions for Smaller-Scale Air Polluters

by Gabe Rivin September 25, 2015May 7, 2018
Posted inEnvironmental Health, NC Health Briefs

How Do Elements of Coal Ash Affect Human Health?

by Editor April 23, 2014April 27, 2014
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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