Trump adminstration rolls back mercury rules for coal-fired power plants
The standard for mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants will revert back to a 2012 standard.
Study: Air pollution in Pittsburgh region responsible for 3,500 deaths in 2019
Even thought the region’s air has started to come into compliance with federal clean air standards, it still ranks among the country’s dirtiest.
After deadly explosion, safety and environmental lapses at U.S. Steel’s coke works now rest with Nippon
Six months after two deaths at the massive Clairton Coke Works, U.S. Steel’s new owner inherits the plant’s safety challenges and pollution violations. Nippon’s plans haven’t yet been released.
Episode for February 20, 2026
How last year's fatal blast at the Clairton Coke Works has impacted the community there. A new study shows how many deaths can be attributed to air pollution in the Pittsburgh region. Opposition to data centers is growing as dozens of the facilities are proposed for the region and they could impact the water supply. State agriculture officials are trying to stem a spike in avian flu cases among Pennsylvania poultry flocks. Ski ballet is no longer an Olympic sport, but it's an art still being practiced on the slopes.
‘All hands on deck’ response to bird flu spike in Pennsylvania
State agricultural officials, USDA and other partners are increasing testing and surveillance to stem the dramatic poultry losses.
Clairton sees hope but a history of disappointment six months after explosion
Residents living near U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works are hoping for a departure from decades of disinvestment and persistent pollution.
Dancing Down the Slopes to the Beat of His Own Drummer
This great-grandfather is keeping the lost art of ski ballet alive. And having a really good time doing it.
A new initiative will maintain Pittsburgh’s riverfront trails and parks
UpKeep will tend to routine care and maintenance of Pittsburgh's 15-mile network of riverfront parks and trails.
‘Alarming’ levels of PFAS from Pittsburgh airport are being discharged into Montour Run watershed
High levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' in the airport’s stormwater are being discharged into tributaries of Montour Run, a popular stream in Allegheny County.
What the end of the ‘endangerment finding’ means for Pennsylvania
One group's analysis found that negative health impacts to Pennsylvanians from ending federal climate rules will amount to $12 billion.
