Pa. to Begin Process of Setting Health Limit for Two PFAS Chemicals

Susan Phillips and Jon HurdleFebruary 15, 2019

As EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people ‘can’t wait’ for federal government.

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Report Says EPA Refuses to Regulate Two PFAS Chemicals

Susan Phillips and Jon HurdleFebruary 1, 2019

If feds are withdrawing from PFAS rules, states will have to redouble efforts to protect public health, advocates say.

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PFAS – What is this Stuff? And Why Should You Care?

Lester GrahamJanuary 25, 2019

They are known as forever chemicals, and you almost certainly have them in your home and body.

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Students report breathing problems after U.S. Steel fire

Reid FrazierJanuary 16, 2019

The December fire damaged equipment that removes sulfur dioxide, a lung irritant that can exacerbate asthma.

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Mon Valley residents issued air warning because of pollution from Clairton Coke Works

Reid FrazierJanuary 9, 2019

People with existing respiratory and/or cardiovascular conditions, children and the elderly should limit their outdoor activities until further notice.

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This Mayor is Connecting the Dots Between Pollution, Equity and Health

Allegra BattleDecember 17, 2018

Wilkinsburg's Marita Garrett is working to bring environmental equity and inclusion to her constituents.

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Asthma, dirty air and the struggle to clean up a chronic polluter

Reid FrazierDecember 7, 2018

After decades of pollution violations, will the Clairton Coke Works clean up it act? Some are cautiously optimistic.

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Five Cities, 12 Pollutants. What a New Study Shows about Health and Dirty Air

Kara HolsoppleDecember 7, 2018

The study looks at the connection between air pollution and emergency room visits for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

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Fighting Air Pollution With Stories and Friendship

Kara HolsoppleDecember 7, 2018

A Clairton business owner and a clean air advocate team up to help people, reluctant to speak out about air pollution, find their voice.

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A Coal Ash Spill Made These Workers Sick. Now, They’re Fighting for Compensation.

James BruggersDecember 5, 2018

Some 30 people who cleaned up the ash have died with ailments that can be linked to exposure to toxic elements of coal ash, and more than 250 are sick or dying.

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