In southeastern North Carolina, small business owners are grappling with a public health crisis caused by PFAS contamination—without consistent regulatory support. In Wilmington, coffee shops like Port City Java have spent thousands of dollars filtering toxic chemicals from water, while chemical companies like Chemours remain locked in legal disputes with public utilities. As lawmakers struggle … Read more
In North Carolina, groundwater around landfills is showing dangerously high levels of PFAS, according to recent state data. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) revealed these findings during a briefing to the Environmental Management Commission. Officials highlighted PFAS detections well above safety limits, prompting new regulatory scrutiny. Deputy Director Adam Ulishney from the Division of … Read more
Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that could soon make the state the second in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water. The bill, which now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature, follows Utah’s recent fluoride ban and reflects a broader reevaluation of health priorities and the role of government in public health. Supporters … Read more
The boil water advisory for the Fawn Creek Drive area in Wilmington has been lifted, according to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). The advisory, prompted by a water main break, was issued on April 16 and affected approximately 100 customers in the areas of 3802 to 4021 Fawn Creek Drive, Deer Haven Court, … Read more
Texas farms are crumbling under toxic PFAS contamination, and Synagro, the nation’s top biosolid fertilizer maker, points fingers elsewhere. Their “independent” study stays hidden, leaving ranchers and regulators in the dark. Let’s dig into what’s poisoning the land and what you can do. A Toxic Crisis in Texas Johnson County, Texas, is reeling—ranches devastated by … Read more
Chemours and DuPont want to keep 21,000 pages of documents sealed—secrets that could reveal the true cost of their PFAS pollution in North Carolina. Environmental groups are fighting back, demanding transparency for communities already scarred by decades of contamination. Let’s unpack the stakes for half a million people. The Battle for Transparency The Southern Environmental … Read more
Water fluoridation, once celebrated as a monumental public health achievement for its role in reducing tooth decay, is now facing critical examination. Recent developments have prompted health officials and policymakers to reevaluate the practice, considering emerging scientific evidence and public concerns. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Stance & Scientific Scrutiny of Fluoride U.S. Health Secretary Robert … Read more
The Cape Fear River Basin, lifeline to 1.5 million North Carolina residents, sits at the heart of a brewing dispute. Cities like Asheboro, Greensboro, and Reidsville continue dumping a chemical called 1,4-dioxane into its waters — a move that environmentalists say jeopardizes communities downstream. The cities, however, claim legality, citing favorable court decisions and the … Read more
The EPA’s been tracking PFAS in drinking water, but their latest update—due quarterly—arrived over a month late. It landed amid Trump-era rollbacks, like slashing power plant emission rules and shrinking Clean Water Act protections. For 37 million Americans, USA TODAY’s analysis of this data reveals their water exceeds PFAS limits. It’s a quiet crisis, bubbling … Read more
Imagine filling your glass from Trout Lake in North Bay, Ontario, trusting it’s clean—then learning PFAS, those “forever chemicals,” linger inside. Canada’s eyeing a toxic label for them, but don’t expect tighter drinking water rules anytime soon. It’s a strange dance of policy, pollution, and patience—let’s peek behind the curtain. North Bay Mess and Why … Read more