environmental contamination

PFAs In Marinas & Dry Stack Storages In Beaufort NC

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Close-up of a marina's wooden pier in Beaufort with potential PFA pollution.

In the scenic locale of Beaufort, North Carolina, where boats are a common sight docked along the tranquil waters of Bogue Sound, a less visible but significant environmental concern looms. Known as PFAs, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, these “forever chemicals” present a growing threat to marine life and human health due to their persistence … Read more

Simple Setbacks in Agency Action Stall PFAS Cleanup Efforts

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Clock overlay on the US Capitol building, symbolizing legislative delay of action on PFAS.

PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are notorious for their durability in the environment and their ability to accumulate in the human body. Linked to severe health issues such as cancer, reproductive harm, and immune system damage, the urgency to regulate these substances cannot be overstated. Despite their known dangers, efforts to limit their … Read more