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Nafion byproduct 2 Found in Blood of Well Users Near Fayetteville, N.C.
PFAS detected in well water in Bladen and Cumberland counties.
Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films
Crustacean and seaweed materials combined in a unique way could provide a sustainable alternative to plastic films.
NC WRRI’s 2023 Faculty Researchers Announced
North Carolina’s Water Resource Research Institute (WRRI) is pleased to announce newly funded faculty researchers for 2023. This biennial request for proposals is jointly supported by the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The researchers are investigating a wide variety of water resources needs, including methods to improve wastewater…
‘An Unnecessary Death’
A CMAST professor sees firsthand how human carelessness damages sea life.
Doing Us a Solid
Engineering team works to figure out effective ways to extract phosphorus from wastewater.
New Model Adds Human Reactions to Flood Risk Assessment
By taking human adaptation into account, a new land change model offers a more realistic assessment of flood risk.
Energy and Water Competition Winners Announced
NC State student-led Energy and Water Competition winners announced.
One Oyster At A Time
In the spring of 2020, North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialist Jane Harrison launched the NC Oyster Trail, a grassroots network of oyster growers and fishers;...
Turning the Tide
What can be done to reduce the negative effects of disasters and to reduce the likelihood of future disasters occurring in the first place? Hazard mitigation involves taking actions to reduce the vulnerability of communities to the damaging effects of natural hazards and disasters. Gavin Smith, professor of landscape architecture and environmental planning, is assisting local jurisdictions, states, and national governments in addressing this vexing issue.
Free Mapping Tool Will Help Small NC Towns Meet Water Quality Requirements
The world is digitized. From data to images to maps, they can be found in a digital format. One NC group is working to make that true for NC’s water utilities boundaries. A collaborative research team led by Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability is working to lessen the digital divide for…