By Will Atwater Takeaways: Newer refrigerants address one environmental problem but may contribute to another. North Carolina’s drinking water challenges extend beyond familiar PFAS. The search for better cooling options involves difficult trade-offs. Driving in a North Carolina summer can be miserable without reliable air conditioning.  Nonetheless, checking for a refrigerant leak isn’t part of […] The post The chemicals that keep us cool leave something behind appeared first on North Carolina Health News.