The announcement emphasizes research, failing to mention ongoing litigation and existing regulation.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Four years ago, the U.S. Army found high PFAS concentrations in groundwater at the largest military terminal in the country. Though a remedial investigation was recommended…

NORTH CAROLINA — Local elected officials are pushing a broad range of bills to address toxic chemical pollution in North Carolina, including legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Deb Butler (D-New…

Utilities in and around Wilmington have spent more than $240 million installing filters since learning of PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River.

PFAS protestors gathered at the Public Works Commission in Fayetteville on Saturday to express concerns over recent 'forever chemical' news

The advocacy organizations' motion against the chemical company argues that unsealing the 21,000 pages of documents “will help communities understand the harm the facility has caused, and will continu...

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NORTH CAROLINA — Chemours and DuPont are once again seeking to block public access to internal documents to be used in a lawsuit against them. This comes more than a decade after court documents…

This major North Carolina river is swimming with PFAS pollution, and scientists are scrambling to understand how these “forever chemicals” are affecting the health of birds — and the people who share ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—On behalf Cape Fear River Watch and Haw River Assembly, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified the city of Asheboro and its industrial customers, StarPet and Waste Mana...

The EPA announced major changes in PFAS regulation at a Fayetteville event just under a year ago. But hard-won progress is now at serious risk.

NORTH CAROLINA — Environmentalist groups notified the City of Asheboro and two of its major industries of their intent to sue for violating the Clean Water Act with toxic pollution flowing downstream…

PFAS associated with a nearby fluorochemical plant is in the household dust of homes located in Cumberland and Bladen counties.

NORTH CAROLINA — Environmentalist groups notified the City of Asheboro and two of its major industries of their intent to sue for violating the Clean Water Act with toxic pollution flowing downstream…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—On behalf Cape Fear River Watch and Haw River Assembly, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified the city of Asheboro and its industrial customers, StarPet and Waste Mana...

As a committee of the Environmental Management Commission works to draft a PFAS monitoring framework rule, environmental advocates argue the draft language protects industry polluters.

About 150,000 additional private water drinking wells are eligible for PFAS testing after the state's lead environmental agency directed Chemours' to expand sampling in Harnett and Hoke counties.

Canada has blocked imports from the biggest U.S. pork processing plant, a facility run by Smithfield Foods in North Carolina, the company said on Friday.

If passed, Senate Bill 20 would change how people celebrate or commemorate events.

NORTH CAROLINA — The second Trump administration is seeking to open expansive coastal areas to offshore drilling a decade after several local communities passed resolutions opposing the practice.

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.

A pair of new studies show how birds improve our wellbeing, adding to a growing body of evidence that avians are an antidote to our despair.

The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.

A lack of competitiveness and supportive legislation has combined with soft demand to push firms to sell or close plants

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WASHINGTON — Early this morning, the U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution with cuts to key federal programs, including public lands protections, clean energy investments, and protecting vulnerable...

federal appeals court considers challenge brought by environmental advocates to FERC's approval of MVP Southgate methane pipeline

Gov. Josh Stein is asking President Trump and Congress for another $19 billion to fund Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina

Friday, February 28 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help…

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today

Local environmental advocates say they're closely watching the Trump administration's actions related to the regulation of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Some are voicing concern after...

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The second Trump Administration’s blitz of immediate executive orders include a rulemaking pause causing an uncertain future for proposed PFAS chemical manufacturer regulation.