CLIFF NOTES: Chemours agreed to pay a $22.5 million civil penalty and spend $90 million over 15 years to reduce PFAS discharges in three states. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson called the settlement “an insult to the people of eastern North Carolina.” The settlement covers PFAS discharges tied to the Ohio River, Cape Fear … Read more
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In the humid air of southeastern North Carolina, controversy simmers once again around Chemours, the chemical company operating the Fayetteville Works plant. Attorneys at the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) accuse Chemours of omitting key emissions information in a recent permit application, raising alarms about transparency and potential risks to communities downstream. … Read more
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PFAS Contamination Extends to Homegrown Produce A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has revealed alarming levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in fruits and vegetables grown near the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina. The findings highlight an additional pathway of human … Read more
Contaminated groundwater in parts of North Carolina may take more than 40 years to flush out harmful chemicals known as PFAS, according to a recent study from North Carolina State University. The findings highlight the persistent threat posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Cumberland and Bladen counties, with significant implications for residents and … Read more