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SAFETY
Spraying herbicide from the nozzle to Para Grass weeds

Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC

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A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam.

NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals

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Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
Raleigh, NC - USA - 6-7-2024: Poe Hall on the campus of NC State University. The building is suspected of containing harmful PCB chemicals with links to cancer

Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State

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Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.
The North Carolina Department of Labor found conditions on the farm were harmful to workers, such as the lack of proper breaks from the heat. The Barnes Farming Corporation was initially fined more than $187,000 in 2024. However, the fine was reduced in a settlement this year to $3,750.

Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions

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During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker's death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
the flu vaccine is still a recommended thing

It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

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Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.