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RALEIGH: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its approval for imports of waste material containing GenX from a Chemours facility in the Netherlands to the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina.
RALEIGH: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its approval for imports of waste material containing GenX from a Chemours facility in the Netherlands to the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina.
 
RALEIGH: On November 3, Governor Cooper sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan strongly urging EPA to reverse the decision to allow the import of waste material containing GenX to the Chemours facility in North Carolina.
RALEIGH: On November 3, Governor Cooper sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan strongly urging EPA to reverse the decision to allow the import of waste material containing GenX to the Chemours facility in North Carolina.
 
Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders eliminated “woke, anti-women” language from government documents in an executive order signed on Thursday that takes a strong stance defending women against terms promoting radical gender theory.
Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders eliminated “woke, anti-women” language from government documents in an executive order signed on Thursday that takes a strong stance defending women against terms promoting radical gender theory.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has released new guidance about consuming certain types of fish from parts of the lower Cape Fear River.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has released new guidance about consuming certain types of fish from parts of the lower Cape Fear River.
 
FBI Searching For Illegal Aliens Smuggled In By Individual With ISIS Ties
 
Do you hate those paper straws with every fiber of your being? Well, good news — you might have a medical and environmental excuse never to use them again. Turns out, new information suggests they are worse for both you and the planet.
Do you hate those paper straws with every fiber of your being? Well, good news — you might have a medical and environmental excuse never to use them again. Turns out, new information suggests they are worse for both you and the planet.
 
After months of delays, a barrier wall at the Chemours Fayetteville Works Site in Bladen County is complete, according to The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
After months of delays, a barrier wall at the Chemours Fayetteville Works Site in Bladen County is complete, according to The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
 
North Carolina has invested $2.8 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure across the state
 
RALEIGH: North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Last week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key steps to develop state surface water and groundwater standards for PFAS compounds.
RALEIGH: North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Last week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key steps to develop state surface water and groundwater standards for PFAS compounds.
 
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
 
If you’re drinking water directly from the tap, there’s a chance it contains potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a study released Wednesday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
If you’re drinking water directly from the tap, there’s a chance it contains potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a study released Wednesday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
 
So-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water are contributing to obesity and making weight loss harder, a new study finds.
So-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water are contributing to obesity and making weight loss harder, a new study finds.
 
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
 
The list of toxic accidents in the United States is long. I use the term accidents loosely, because some of the toxicity that has poisoned land and river is a consequence of bad decisions, disregard for the safety of people and animals, and a general carelessness of creation.
The list of toxic accidents in the United States is long. I use the term accidents loosely, because some of the toxicity that has poisoned land and river is a consequence of bad decisions, disregard for the safety of people and animals, and a general carelessness of creation.
 
ECU professor awarded state’s inaugural applied research fellowship to study PFAS
ECU professor awarded state’s inaugural applied research fellowship to study PFAS
 
A bipartisan bill to address PFAS pollution would require polluters like Chemours to reimburse public water systems for cleanup, abatement, and technology needs
A bipartisan bill to address PFAS pollution would require polluters like Chemours to reimburse public water systems for cleanup, abatement, and technology needs
 
The General Assembly continued taking up significant, and at times controversial, policy items this week.
The General Assembly continued taking up significant, and at times controversial, policy items this week.
 
Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
 
7 questions with PFAS expert Dr. Jamie DeWitt
 
North Carolina’s installed solar power is second only to California’s.
 
It’s not just happening in Michigan, it’s also building in North Carolina and Ohio.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined a bipartisan group of 15 governors in calling on Congress to do more to protect drinking water in and around military bases, specifically by including water quality measures in the current year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined a bipartisan group of 15 governors in calling on Congress to do more to protect drinking water in and around military bases, specifically by including water quality measures in the current year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
 
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act, legislation that would hold federal agencies accountable for addressing contamination for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military bases across the country.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act, legislation that would hold federal agencies accountable for addressing contamination for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military bases across the country.
 
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to address contamination from chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to address contamination from chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
 
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