Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Replace Obama’s Signature Climate Initiative

Marie CusickAugust 22, 2018

Experts say the new rule won't do much to reduce carbon emissions but it won't ensure a future for coal-fired plants either.

Climate ChangeEnergyPollution

Allegheny County has a Massive Illegal Dump Problem. Could $1 Million Solve this Problem for Good?

PublicSourceAugust 20, 2018

A small nonprofit is trying to clean up Allegheny County’s illegal dumps. But if it’s going to work, it needs local governments to step up.

Environmental JusticePollution

Remembering the ‘Slow-Motion Disaster’ That Was Love Canal

Nick LippaAugust 17, 2018

This month marks the 40th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter declaring Love Canal a federal health emergency. It was the first time a man-made disaster was given that declaration.

Environmental JusticeHistoryPollution

Pittsburgh’s Air Quality is Better, But Still Not Great

Jakob LazzaroAugust 17, 2018

Although the city is a far cry from the old adage “hell with the lid off,” Pittsburgh still struggles with pollution.

Pollution

Your Takeout Meal Might be Harming the Great Lakes

Tracy SamiltonAugust 10, 2018

Advocates and scientists are calling for a ban of the ubiquitous styrofoam takeout container.

PollutionWaterYour Environment Update

How You Recycle Plastic is About to Change

Kara HolsoppleAugust 3, 2018

The global market for recycling has changed dramatically over the last year. And it’s already trickling down to what happens curbside.

Pollution

Want to Cut Plastics Pollution in the Ocean? Start Upstream.

Catalina JaramilloAugust 3, 2018

Plastics, large and small, often end up in urban sewer systems. The smaller pieces can end up polluting rivers, streams and oceans.

PollutionWater

We’re Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

Christopher JoyceAugust 3, 2018

This waste engineer's research has helped galvanize a worldwide movement to stop plastic pollution.

PollutionWater

This Machine Will Change The Way You Think About Plastic

Kara HolsoppleAugust 2, 2018

Plastic has become the poster child for the wastefulness of the modern world. But Dutch designer Bart Bleijerveld says it’s a really useful, even beautiful material. We’re just using it the wrong way.

DesignPollutionTechnology

Study Shows Area the Size of Delaware Affected By Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining

Brittany PattersonJuly 27, 2018

An area roughly the size of Delaware has been mined for coal in Appalachia using mountaintop removal, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS...

EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollution