1 in 3 Pennsylvania drinking water systems exceed new EPA levels for ‘forever chemicals’

Oliver MorrisonJune 16, 2022

The new health advisory was set based on a growing body of research that shows the pervasive health impacts of PFAS chemicals.

HealthPollutionWater

Major export terminal pitched in Chester sets up clash between Biden’s LNG, environmental justice goals

Susan PhillipsJune 15, 2022

Activists were surprised to learn of the proposal to process natural gas for export. And they're not happy. “We will not be prostituted for pollution."

EnergyEnvironmental JusticePoliticsPollution

Surveying the Ohio River for plastic nurdles, as Shell readies to open cracker

Julie GrantJune 10, 2022

Activists have teamed up with local scientists to find out how many pellets are in the river now, to know if the plant spills any after it opens.

EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomWaterWild Pennsylvania

Activist looks ahead as Shell’s Beaver County ethane cracker goes online

Kara HolsoppleJune 10, 2022

Terrie Baumgardner never considered herself an activist. But after learning about Shell's plans to build a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker near her community, she was all in.

EnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomYour Environment Update

In Beaver County, a mix of hope and fear over startup of Shell’s ethane cracker

Reid FrazierJune 10, 2022

The plant -- expected to open this summer -- has conjured hope for good jobs, and fears of a return of toxic skies and polluted waterways.

EconomyEnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom

‘Soil Your Undies’ campaign asks Pennsylvanians to bury their underwear to test soil health

LehighValleyNews.comJune 10, 2022

A lot of people like to garden this time of year, but some Pennsylvanians are considering planting their underwear.

PollutionWaterWild Pennsylvania

Pollution’s Mental Toll

The Allegheny FrontMay 20, 2022

Explore our special series about how air, water and climate pollution impact our mental health.

Climate ChangeHealthPollution

Even moderate air pollution in Allegheny County raises ER visits for kids with asthma, study finds

Reid FrazierMay 20, 2022

The study finds Black children are among those most affected by air pollution, even on moderate or "yellow" air quality days.

Environmental JusticeHealthPollution

U.S. Steel agrees to $1.5 M fine for air pollution violations at Edgar Thomson steel plant

Reid FrazierMay 17, 2022

The fines are for air violations including failing to maintain pollution control equipment and leaving doors open, allowing pollution to escape.

Environmental JusticePollution

Will Pittsburgh’s bag ban reduce plastic trash in the environment?

Julie GrantApril 22, 2022

The hope is to eliminate a source of litter on the streets and microplastics in the water. But some point to studies that show people just buy more plastic bags.

PollutionYour Environment Update