Produce Near Fayetteville Works Contaminated by PFAS

Radioactive fruits and vegetables being harvested near a factory under a foreboding sky, symbolizing contamination risks.

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

NC Regulators Pass on Passing PFAS Legislation

Group of people in front of the North Carolina legislative building advocating for clean water.

On July 10, under the scorching sun on Raleigh’s grassy mall, Democracy Green’s co-founder, Sanja Whittington, passionately addressed the crowd. “We are calling upon the Environmental Management Commission to vote yes to removing PFAS from our drinking water sources today,” she urged. “Our bodies weren’t created to consume and digest toxic cancer-causing chemicals such as … Read more

Chemours vs. EPA Legal Battle Over GenX

Chemours industrial facility with complex structures and steam emissions against a cloudy sky.

In a high-stakes legal confrontation with wide-ranging implications, Chemours has challenged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its GenX health advisory level, setting the stage for a judicial review that could reshape regulatory and public health landscapes. This article delves into the complexities of the case, the arguments presented by both sides, and the potential … Read more