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UNC Charlotte chemist develops purification system that removes PFAS

NC Health News

And in an age when the idea of safe drinking water weighs heavy on North Carolinians whose water sources are contaminated by PFAS, what Poler said he has to offer could perhaps not come soon enough for consumers. The materials developed in Polers lab will have to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation.

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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025

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While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. With primary care doctors ranked as the most trusted source of information on these health effects, medical professionals have a unique opportunity to educate the public about the far-reaching health impacts of our changing environment.

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Global study finds rodent boom linked to climate change in New York City and beyond

HEALTHBEAT

Its 19 authors hailed from all over the world and represented a variety of fields, including biology, environmental health, and pest control. New York has kind of been in the dark ages in terms of trash management for a long time, but things are changing in a way that I think is really positive.

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Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene

NC Health News

Meanwhile, crews continue playing whack-a-mole as aging lines break. He is an engineering professor at North Carolina State University who focuses on sanitation systems. The post Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene appeared first on North Carolina Health News.