A new book looks at cancer prevention through reducing our exposure to chemicals

Kara HolsoppleMay 10, 2023

The book profiles doctors, researchers, business owners and advocates working to protect the public from chemicals in our everyday lives.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

EPA says soil in East Palestine looks ‘really good,’ but some see a disconnect with their health

Julie GrantApril 28, 2023

Soil samples showed no contamination from the train derailment. But some residents say their own tests show vinyl chloride in their bodies.

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Incinerated waste from East Palestine raises concerns in Ohio town

Reid FrazierApril 21, 2023

An incinerator with a history of compliance problems in East Liverpool is accepting waste from the train derailment site, worrying some residents.

HealthPollutionTransportation

A decade after N.J. train derailment, questions linger over rail safety and public health

Zoë ReadApril 14, 2023

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio worry about the health impacts of vinyl chloride exposure. A similar accident occurred about 10 years ago in New Jersey.

HealthTransportation

East Palestine drama students persevere through catastrophic disruption

Oliver MorrisonApril 3, 2023

Many in East Palestine are trying to get back to their ordinary lives, as the cleanup of toxic waste continues. For students, that means putting on the school musical.

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U.S. Steel reaches tentative settlement with Allegheny County, groups over air pollution following 2018 fire

Reid FrazierMarch 29, 2023

The federal lawsuit had asked for $42 million fine for U.S. Steel under the Clean Air Act. The fire knocked out pollution controls for more than 100 days.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

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.

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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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