Air Pollution Kills More People Than Smoking
And as usual, it's the communities that are least responsible for it that suffer the most.
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Toxic Waste
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North Carolinians Want to Hold Companies and Regulators Accountable for Toxic Hog Waste
Hog farms in North Carolina produce 10 billion gallons of untreated, toxic waste each year—and much of it ends up in the state's waterways.
North Carolina’s Environmental History Is Littered With Racial Injustice
In Duplin County, residents have suffered as a result of their proximity to animal feeding operations, and that is only being exacerbated by the fallout from Hurricane Florence.
How Communities Manage Hazards During Natural Disasters
The decisions made when managing a range of hazards are a key factor in a community's vulnerability during storms like Hurricane Florence.
Coal Ash Leaks Have Been Reported Along Florence’s Path Through North Carolina
Concerns arose before Hurricane Florence made landfall about the piles of toxic waste from coal-burning power plants in the storm's path.
Hurricane Florence’s Hidden Dangers
Some of the storm's risks are not so obvious, from rivers of toxic waste to unevacuated prisons.
Dozens of Ponds Storing Toxic Coal Waste Are Located in Flood Zones
As the Trump administration attempts to roll back regulations on coal ash ponds, a new report highlights the dangers posed by storing toxic waste next to rivers.
U.S. Pledges to Reform Electronics Recycling
The U.S. announced a new plan for electronics stewardship, with the goal of less waste, voluntary cooperation by industry and less hazardous materials in landfills both here and in developing countries.
Why E-Waste Should Be Kept, Recycled in U.S.
Rather than shipping unloved laptops and TVs to the Third World for a dirty form of salvage, advocates call for keeping e-waste at home for recycling.