From creeks to clouds: The invisible invasion of microplastics
Plastic pollution may be harming humans and marine lief, and could be changing the weather.
Source: northcarolinahealthnews.org
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State budget provision stymies local plastic reduction efforts in NC.
Several municipalities were on the cusp of regulating plastic bags and styrofoam carryout containers. One budget item stalled the movement.
Source: northcarolinahealthnews.org
Durham fences off park stream due to potential contamination, strong odors
Durham has issued two notices of violation against Brenntag MidSouth since July 2022. New tests show spikes in acetone, toluene and ethanol.
Verena Blaschke Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company Third Fork Creek Burton Park Pettigrew Street Burton Park
Source: yahoo.com
Tiny particles, huge environmental problem: Micro-plastics found not only in the sea but in the Neuse River Basin
Water pollution and other environmental damage caused by micro-plastics and nanoplastics; aquatic life; Neuse River; Atlantic Ocean
Source: ncpolicywatch.com