- PFAS could be labeled ‘hazardous.’ What does that mean for southeastern NC?
The Environmental Protection Agency said the label for harmful “forever chemicals” could force polluters to report toxic releases and clean up contamination. Read more - Is your water safe in Columbus County? Chemical plant urges residents to test wellsYears after polluted drinking water was linked to the Chemours chemical plant in southeastern NC, Columbus County residents are urged to test their well water. Read more
- Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for North Carolina Renewable Power to operate in Robeson County, despite pushback from advocates. Read more - Active Energy’s departure from Robeson County is met with relief from local leaders
Active Energy faced local opposition and lawsuits over concerns that the company’s technology was polluting the Lumber River. Read more - The Lumber is one of five ‘Wild and Scenic’ rivers in North Carolina
Editor’s note. This is the third of a three-part series on the Lumber River and its potential as an eco-tourism destination. Even though the Lumber River is one of only five rivers in North Carolina designated as “Wild and Scenic” by Congress, the meandering waterway sees limited use except for locals who were raised on it. The Lumber River runs 115 miles from its headwaters …Read more
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