This year saw changes in the state and federal government that will likely shape environmental policy in the coming year.
GenX
Biologist on GenX Health Effects: ‘It’s Toxic’
Although little is known about the extent of health effects of the GenX compound in the region’s drinking water, biologist Larry Cahoon wants to dispel any notions that it’s harmless.
GenX Bills Expected During January Session
The North Carolina General Assembly is ramping up to its return to Raleigh Jan. 10, 2018, with plans to address immediate needs related to GenX and other emerging contaminants.
Brunswick to Study Water Treatment Options
Water treatment options will be explored before Brunswick County expands its Northwest Water Treatment Plant in Leland.
Limited GenX Data, Public Messaging At Issue
The science panel that advises state environmental and health secretaries is grappling with a lack of studies on health effects of GenX and how to communicate what’s known to decision-makers and the public.
Public Forum Dec. 4 To Hear GenX Concerns
A meeting of the N.C. Science Advisory Board is set for Monday in Wilmington, followed by a public forum to hear feedback on GenX and other concerns surrounding emerging contaminants.
New Data Show High GenX Concentrations
Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday that concentrations of GenX at Chemours’ wastewater discharge outfall in Fayetteville recently exceeded the state’s provisional drinking water health goal.
DEQ Moves to Revoke Chemours’ Permits
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that it is moving to revoke Chemours’ permit to discharge process wastewater because the company failed to comply with its permit and failed to report an Oct. 6 spill.
Water Issues Are Sheinbaum’s Life Calling
Britt Sheinbaum has studied water quality and water conflict across the globe. Now a Wrightsville Beach resident, she is working on a Lower Cape Fear Basin water quality protection blueprint.
DEQ: Further Action Against Chemours
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality plans to take additional action against Chemours because an increased concentration of GenX was found in wastewater discharge at its Fayetteville Works facility.
GenX: Levels in Brunswick Water Above Goal
The latest samples taken of Brunswick County’s untreated and treated drinking water shows level of the compound GenX higher than the state’s goal for public health.
Analysis: Securing Safety of Drinking Water
Amid concerns over GenX and other compounds in drinking water supplies, state and local officials have yet to reach consensus on how to identify unknown contaminants, how to regulate them and how to keep the public informed.
Newest GenX Lawsuit Attacks DuPont Science
Reprinted from North Carolina Health News DuPont downplayed its own animal research regarding potential risks from the chemical GenX that the company released into the Cape Fear River for decades, a new lawsuit alleges. And the company prolonged exposure to GenX and other compounds by not disclosing their release into the river, which feeds public… [Read More]
Researchers to Study GenX Exposure
N.C. State researchers have received a two-year, $275,000 grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study GenX exposure among New Hanover County residents.
Brunswick County Files Lawsuit Over GenX
Attorneys representing Brunswick County have filed a lawsuit against Chemours and DuPont for their role in contaminating the Cape Fear River.
DEQ Puts New Restrictions On Chemours
The Department of Environmental Quality has ordered Chemours to keep additional industrial wastewater with fluorinated compounds from being released into the Cape Fear River.
