Kelly Kenoyer
Reporter / Host
A localized storm devastated areas of the Cape Fear region Monday, and it caught locals off guard. Officials had planned for rain — but not the historic deluge which caused flash flooding and closed numerous roadways.
Chemours isn't the only culprit contaminating the Cape Fear River — and PFAS isn't the only chemical environmentalists are concerned about.
For Cape Fear residents drinking well water and concerned about PFAS, it's a communication breakdownChemours is testing wells in the lower Cape Fear for PFAS water contamination, but communication has been severely lacking for residents whose water tests positive.
Climate change is already affecting food security around the globe, and that’s only expected to worsen as the global average temperature increases. But there are climate-resilient practices North Carolina farmers can use to protect their crops — and lower their carbon emissions.
Out of $50 billion in clean water investments, $10 billion will go to emerging contaminants like PFAS.