U.S. Steel Appeals Order to Lower its Sulfur Emissions

Reid FrazierMarch 1, 2019

The company said the health department's order would put the safety of "employees and local communities at risk.”

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Voters Approve New Rights for Lake Erie

Julie GrantMarch 1, 2019

Toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie prompted Toledo residents to vote to give the lake rights that can be defended in court.

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U.S. Steel Ordered to Clean up Sulfur Emissions Following Fire

Amy SiskFebruary 28, 2019

The Allegheny County Health Department says the plant is emitting five times more sulfur dioxide than it’s supposed to, and must take action to fix the problem.

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Are the Environmental Cops on the Beat?

Julie GrantFebruary 27, 2019

New data show Trump's EPA has fewer inspections, civil penalties and criminal cases against polluters than in decades past.

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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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Ohio River Compact Decides to Keep Pollution Standards

Julie GrantFebruary 15, 2019

ORSANCO commissioners agreed to maintain their water quality standards, not eliminate them as proposed. A new plan will be out in the coming weeks.

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Despite Radium in Road De-Icer, Ohio Considers Easing Rules

Julie GrantFebruary 15, 2019

The product, AquaSalina, which uses gas drilling brine, was found to contain radioactivity. Ohio lawmakers considering a bill that would loosen regulations.

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America’s Freshwater is Getting Saltier. And That’s Not Good.

Kara HolsoppleFebruary 15, 2019

Contributing to the problem is all that rock salt we put on sidewalks and roads.

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EPA Says it Will Begin to Regulate PFOA and PFOS This Year

Jon HurdleFebruary 14, 2019

Long-awaited Action Plan will also look at whether to regulate other PFAS chemicals, step up monitoring.

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Ohio River Compact Considers Vote to Eliminate Its Pollution Standards

Julie GrantFebruary 14, 2019

UPDATE: ORSANCO commissioners have decided against a move to eliminate its water pollution standards. Instead, the agency will consider alternative proposals and go out for more public comment. 

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