Pa. schools get nearly $1 million to tackle lead contamination in drinking water

Zoë ReadAugust 26, 2024

A 2021 study found that of 65 Pennsylvania school districts surveyed, 91% of water tests detected lead. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children.

Health

Pa. mom starts non-profit to help everyone get healing power of nature

Kat BolusAugust 9, 2024

The new nonprofit Wild Wellness promotes outdoor recreation as a key component of overall health and well-being in northeastern Pennsylvania.

HealthRecreationWild Pennsylvania

Pa. heat advisories are outpacing the average rate this summer. Climate change plays a role

Rachel McDevittJuly 22, 2024

Since June, 18 heat advisories have been issued in Pennsylvania - that’s 13 more than the average for this time period over the last two decades.

Climate ChangeHealth

How the Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling could impact air quality in Pennsylvania

Kara HolsoppleJuly 11, 2024

The court temporarily blocked an EPA rule to reduce cross-state pollution until a challenge to the rule plays out in federal court.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds

Zoë ReadJuly 10, 2024

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

Climate ChangeHealth

Pennsylvania dairy workers, vets prepare for the bird flu

Julia FraserJuly 9, 2024

While experts say the risk of bird flu for the public is low, dairy farmers are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.

Food and AgricultureHealth

Trails along Pittsburgh’s rivers are helping the region’s economy

Lauren MyersJuly 8, 2024

A new report shows the miles of trails along Pittsburgh’s rivers have a significant economic impact, but they’re also improving trail users’ mental and physical health.

EconomyHealthRecreation

Pollution risks from gas stoves are greater in small homes

Lauren MyersJune 28, 2024

Gas stoves emit harmful pollutants including nitrogen dioxide, raising health concerns for people living in small homes across America.

EnergyHealthPollution

More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard

Zoë ReadJune 21, 2024

For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS.

HealthPollutionWater

Climate change is making heat waves like this week’s more common and severe in Pa.

Sydney RoachJune 19, 2024

A Penn State climate scientist explains how climate change is making heatwaves more likely and the health implications of higher temperatures.

Climate ChangeHealth