EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water

Zoë ReadMarch 16, 2023

While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive.

HealthPollutionWater

The paradox of East Palestine: safe test results, while residents report health problems

Oliver MorrisonMarch 15, 2023

The Pa. House Policy Committee was in Darlington to hear from health officials, regulators, and residents impacted by the derailment.

HealthPollutionTransportation

After the derailment, many in East Palestine live with questions about dioxins

Reid FrazierMarch 10, 2023

EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to test for dioxins as residents' anxiety about their possible exposure to these toxic chemicals rises.

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After workers report health problems, OSHA investigates Norfolk Southern for East Palestine cleanup site

Reid FrazierMarch 9, 2023

Workers brought in to clear and rebuild the tracks after the derailment are now complaining of health problems similar to those experienced by residents of East Palestine.

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Researchers find high levels of hazardous chemicals weeks after East Palestine derailment

Reid FrazierMarch 3, 2023

Carnegie Mellon and Texas A&M researchers found high levels of acrolein, a chemical found in manufacturing and formed in combustion. It is considered a hazardous air pollutant.

HealthPollutionTransportation

Emotions spill over in East Palestine in contentious public meeting

Abigail BottarMarch 3, 2023

This was the first time Norfolk Southern faced the residents of East Palestine, who shouted and booed and expressed frustrations and fears.

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Activists look to outside researchers for answers on soil and water safety in East Palestine

Kara HolsoppleFebruary 24, 2023

We spoke with River Valley Organizing, an East Liverpool, Ohio nonprofit, about its effort to secure independent soil and water testing.

HealthTransportationWaterYour Environment Update

Could dioxins be in the soil after the East Palestine train derailment? Experts weigh in

Julie GrantFebruary 24, 2023

Experts fear that dioxins, a group of toxic chemicals, could have been formed when vinyl chloride was burned at the derailment site.

Food and AgricultureHealthPollutionTransportation

Test your home (or school) for radon to reduce lung cancer risk

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 26, 2023

Many Pennsylvanians are unknowingly exposed to the radioactive gas in their homes, but there’s something they can do about it.

HealthYour Environment Update

Groups, residents want EPA to protect Mon Valley from ‘unacceptably high’ levels of benzene pollution from U.S. Steel

Reid FrazierJanuary 4, 2023

Benzene, a known carcinogen, threatens ‘imminent danger’ to residents, the groups argue in a letter to EPA. They want action under the Clean Air Act.

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