AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoWater Pollution: Greensboro says much of the 1,4-dioxane in its wastewater comes from homes, but environmental advocates dispute that claim and point to industrial sources. The likely carcinogen has been detected downstream in drinking water serving Pittsboro and other communities. PFAS: 3M agreed to a $7.35 billion nationwide settlement tied to firefighting foam, keeping the health and cleanup costs of “forever chemicals” in focus. Flood Resilience: A new White Oak River basin strategy outlines 95 priority actions, while North Carolina is inviting communities to apply for the next round of coastal resilience funding by Nov. 10. Hendersonville has also completed a 27-acre floodplain restoration project along Mud Creek. Wildlife Recovery: North Carolina biologists are raising hellbenders to help restore populations hit by Hurricane Helene.
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