How lawn care is causing extreme air pollution in Pa. WDIYNovember 8, 2023 Leaf blowers, lawnmowers, and weed whackers don't just create a lot of noise — they also create significant amounts of air pollution. HealthPollution
In Clairton, U.S. Steel debuts an all-electric locomotive, a first in North America Reid FrazierOctober 31, 2023 The new locomotives will save 40 thousand gallons of diesel fuel a year and emit no CO2. Climate ChangePollutionTransportation
A new report compiles years of data about the health risks associated with fracking Kara HolsoppleOctober 27, 2023 A ninth edition includes health studies and investigations looking at risks from the fracking well pad to gas stoves in our homes. EnergyHealthPollutionYour Environment Update
Cleanup almost finished in East Palestine, EPA says Reid FrazierOctober 26, 2023 Norfolk Southern cleared more than 165 million tons of contaminated soil and over 39 million gallons of liquid waste from the derailment site. Pollution
DEP’s new environmental justice policy includes more communities impacted by pollution Kara HolsoppleOctober 26, 2023 Fernando Treviño, DEP's head of environmental justice, says he wants impacted communities to have "a real voice and [be] part of the process from the beginning." Environmental JusticePollutionYour Environment Update
Allegheny County to consider ban on single-use plastic bags Julia ZenkevichOctober 26, 2023 The ordinance was introduced at a meeting Tuesday and referred to council’s committee on sustainability and green initiatives. Pollution
Plastic recycler plans to move ahead with Pa. plant after withdrawing key permit application Rachel McDevittOctober 25, 2023 The plant along the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County would break down plastics into chemical building blocks. Pollution
Health experts to hold online workshops looking into the impacts of the Ohio train derailment Julie GrantOctober 12, 2023 The National Academies are convening a committee to hear from East Palestine residents and healthcare professionals to inform future research. HealthPollution
Eight months after the East Palestine derailment, some residents wonder if they’ll ever go home Ideastream Public MediaOctober 12, 2023 They worry about toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, that spilled and burned after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed Feb. 3. HealthPollutionTransportation
EPA rejects part of U.S. Steel’s air quality permit for the Clairton Coke Works Julie GrantOctober 6, 2023 Environmental groups argued the permit doesn't have proper testing, monitoring and reporting requirements for several pollutants. EPA agreed. Pollution
