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California is considering a ban on the sale of non-stick cookware, concerned that it includes chemicals linked to some serious health issues.
Celebrity chefs are joining forces, but not for a new restaurant or cooking show. They are teaming up to defend the use of "forever chemicals" in pots and pans.
Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times
PFAS detected in a Chapel Hill family's well are prompting Orange Water and Sewer Authority to launch private well testing near historic sludge fields as state regulators study potential contamination sources.
A new study finds PFAS filters can also remove other cancer-linked chemicals, offering wider health benefits for drinking water systems.
Toxic forever chemicals are showing up in more faucets nationwide, according to new data from the EPA. WRAL News shares why there's no easy solution to clean them up.
New EPA data shows PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in 200 more drinking water systems nationwide, including Durham and Fayetteville, as NC utilities work to remove them.
The EPA still labels Cherry Point "under control," yet 2023 tests show PFAS at 12× legal limit. New report warns 15 U.S. bases pose ongoing health risks as cleanup lags.
EPA still labels Cherry Point "under control," yet 2023 tests show PFAS at 12× legal limit. New report warns 15 U.S. bases pose ongoing health risks as cleanup lags.
Invicta Water's Jordan Lake pilot has treated 11 million gallons, claiming to erase PFAS with no toxic waste. Cary will judge fall test data to see if it's a cheaper fix than carbon filters.
The EPA quietly paused funding for a project monitoring PFAs near a Fayetteville chemical plant. The UNC-Chapel Hill sanctioned grant is back.
Residents protested a draft PFAS rule at a state meeting Tuesday, saying it doesn't protect communities or drinking water. Commissioners delayed a vote, citing questions about the rule's cost analysis.
State data shows PFAS in groundwater around NC landfills, with some levels 4,000 times above EPA limits, raising concerns about private well contamination.
A new RTI study finds toxic "forever chemicals" in many beers, linking PFAS contamination to municipal water used in the brewing process and raising concerns about everyday exposure.
Chemours and its PAC gave $16,500 to NC GOP lawmakers amid PFAS legislation debate, raising concerns from residents living near polluted water sources.
More than $60 million in PFAS cleanup funding for Fayetteville is on hold under a federal review, raising concerns about water safety and future rate hikes for local residents.
A study found high PFAS levels in household dust near a Chemours plant, raising concerns about another exposure route for residents. Researchers detected PFAS in every sampled home.
North Carolina advances a PFAS rule critics say won't stop pollution or protect drinking water, as debate grows over industry influence and public health.
North Carolina environmental regulators are ordering Chemours to dramatically expand PFAS well testing around its Fayetteville Works plant, adding tens of thousands of homes now eligible for free sampling.
North Carolina ordered Chemours to expand PFAS well testing, adding 150,000 homes in six counties, including Harnett and Hoke. Residents with private wells can request free sampling.
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.
North Carolina is investing $265 million in water projects, including addressing forever chemical contamination in Cumberland County. Demand far exceeds funds, leaving many communities still in need.
A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In North Carolina, past use as fertilizer threatens drinking water in the Triangle, leaving communities without clear solutions.
