environmental safety

EPA Urged to Revoke State’s Water Permitting Authority

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Aerial view of North Carolina river with text "NC DEQ In Deep Water."

Several North Carolina environmental organizations are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remove the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) authority over water permitting. Citing political interference and chronic underfunding, these groups argue that DEQ has been rendered ineffective in safeguarding the state’s water quality. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) filed … Read more

PFAS Found In Water Bolsters Call For Stronger EPA Rules

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A clear glass of water being filled from a bottle, symbolizing the importance of clean drinking water.

PFAS in the drinking water of numerous cities across the United States. This has raised significant concerns about public health and environmental safety. These findings, reported by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), underscore the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination from coast to coast. Known for their durability and resistance to degradation, PFAS have been dubbed … Read more