The New Hanover County chairman and Wilmington’s mayor have written to Chemours seeking a meeting with residents to discuss progress and future plans regarding GenX in the region’s drinking water supply.
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Lawsuit Filed To Halt GenX Emissions
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Cape Fear River Watch asks that the Department of Environmental Quality use its authority to force Chemours Co. from releasing GenX and related compounds from its Fayetteville Works Facility.
With State Funding, Is Bird Island Fight Over?
Conservationists are claiming victory in their long fight to preserve the undeveloped stretch at the south end of Sunset Beach known as Bird Island, but the state’s deal with developers is still pending.
Comment Period on Chemours Ends July 11
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public that the comment period closes July 11 on a proposed court order against Chemours.
Study on Emerging Contaminants Released
The Department of Health and Human Services has released for public comment the long-delayed report on human health effects from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Coastal Changes OK’d In Whirlwind Session
A controversial shellfish aquaculture bill appeared stalled at the week’s end, but the N.C. General Assembly has already approved dozens of coastal provisions in their rush to wrap up the session by the end of the month.
DEQ Takes Further Action Against Chemours
DEQ Monday issued to Chemours a proposed court order requiring action to cut air emissions and water impacts caused by GenX and other compounds, as well as a notice of violation for 18 more compounds found at its facility.
GenX Aware: Old Assumptions, New Attitudes
In the second and final part of our series on the anniversary of the first GenX news report, we examine what has changed in terms of the public’s awareness, behavior and how they may vote.
Cooper Vetoes Spending Plan, Override Likely
Gov. Roy Cooper, citing Wednesday legislative leaders’ “authoritarian power grab,” vetoed the budget approved last week, a move Republicans are expected to override.
GenX Wake-up Call, Legislative Snooze Button
It’s been a year since news was first reported of GenX and other contaminants in the Cape Fear region’s drinking water, but despite all the attention, little progress has been made to protect public health.
‘What’s In Our Water?’ Panel Discussion Set
The Cape Fear Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is set to host on Thursday a panel discussion, What’s in Our Water?, as part of Clean Water Week.
First Clean Water Week Begins June 1
Five nonprofit groups have organized the first Clean Water Week June 1-7 to recognize the year anniversary of the announcement that GenX and other chemicals are present in the Cape Fear River and the Wilmington area’s drinking water supply.
Industry Gets Changes on GenX Bill
The N.C. Manufacturers Alliance, of which the GenX manufacturer Chemours is a part, got the three changes to legislation targeting the company’s chemical emissions it asked for.
Budget Plan Funds Dredge, GenX Studies
Among other coastal provisions, Republicans’ state budget proposal released Monday commits $15 million for a dredge for Oregon Inlet and $5 million to the N.C. Policy Collaboratory for GenX research.
Lower Cape Fear Focus of Restoration Effort
Groups including the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently unveiled the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, a long-range plan for restoring and protecting the river’s coastal area.
Gov., DEQ Warn About New GenX Legislation
Gov. Roy Cooper and DEQ officials warned that the latest proposed legislation in response to health concerns about GenX and other emerging contaminants could be problematic.
