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Imagine sipping water from your North Carolina tap, unaware it’s laced with toxic “forever chemicals” from factories upriver. A new state plan greenlights that pollution, dodging limits and penalties, while voices cry out for protection. It’s a murky mix of industry sway and public health—let’s wade into this troubling tale. North Carolina’s Toxic Pass For … Read more
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North Carolina is advancing a framework to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in surface water. These measures include targeted monitoring and minimization efforts aimed at reducing pollution while alleviating cleanup costs for utilities and consumers. At a recent meeting, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) reviewed plans outlined by the Department of … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expanded its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include nine additional “forever chemicals.” This move is aimed at increasing transparency and helping communities monitor the release of these persistent substances into their environments. What Are Forever Chemicals? Forever chemicals, technically referred to as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic … Read more
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
A comprehensive new report published in ACS ES&T Water reveals that 99% of bottled water brands worldwide contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals.” This startling figure highlights a pervasive contamination issue, challenging assumptions that bottled water provides a purer alternative to tap water. PFAS are synthetic chemicals valued for their … Read more
An unsettling revelation is shaking the foundations of American agriculture. For decades, a government-endorsed fertilizer has quietly poisoned farmlands with hazardous chemicals, threatening both farmers and the broader food chain. A new investigation has uncovered that municipal sewage, commonly referred to as “black sludge” and widely used as fertilizer, contains dangerous levels of PFAS, a … Read more
Overview of the 3M Lawsuit A class action lawsuit filed against 3M Company, EIDP Inc. (formerly E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company), and The Chemours Company accuses these chemical manufacturers of selling soil and stain repellents containing hazardous “forever chemicals” to carpet manufacturers. Plaintiffs Vicki Peterson and Paul Sadeghi claim that these companies failed … Read more
Residents in Norfolk, Virginia, particularly those on Llewellyn Avenue, face ongoing sewage problems that severely impact their daily lives. The smell of sewage and recurring blockages in home plumbing have become an unwelcome norm for this community. A Decade-Long Struggle Ealecia Morrison, a resident of Llewellyn Avenue, has been particularly vocal about the issue. For … Read more