Report details PFAS contamination near Pittsburgh airport that ‘likely’ extends beyond military base boundaries

PublicSourceMay 31, 2019

PFAS chemicals are linked to a variety of health concerns like low birthweight, thyroid problems and cancer.

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Chesapeake Bay Watchdog Criticizes Pa Over Pollution Reduction Progress

Rachel McDevittMay 31, 2019

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the state's goals are "woefully short of what it will take to save the Bay."

Food and AgricultureWaterWild Pennsylvania

AG Investigating Wastewater Case from Landfill that Accepts Fracking Waste

Reid FrazierMay 24, 2019

The landfill's wastewater was causing problems for the Belle Vernon municipal treatment plant.

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Fish Species in Ohio River Have Substantially Increased Since ’60s, Study Finds

Brittany PattersonMay 10, 2019

Researchers looked at 60 years of fish survey and credit the Clean Water Act, less agriculture near the river and modified dams.

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Rare Opportunity: Researchers See Potential In Mining Coal Waste

Glynis BoardApril 12, 2019

Could this type of coal pollution produce valuable ingredients for electronic technology and national security?

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At Public Hearing, Multi-State Compact Asked to Do More to Protect Ohio River

Brittany PattersonApril 2, 2019

ORSANCO is gathering comments on its latest proposal to address water quality standards for the Ohio River. Many are concerned about pollution from the petrochemical industry.

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Report: Coal Ash Contamination Widespread in U.S., Pa.

Reid FrazierMarch 5, 2019

A new report finds coal ash pollution is leaking into groundwater at nine power plants around Pennsylvania and over 200 nationwide. One western Pa. site has arsenic 372 times the 'safe' level.

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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.

PollutionWaterYour Environment Update

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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