Disposal Well Near Pittsburgh Gets a Hearing
The well would inject 25 million gallons of fracking waste a year into depleted natural gas well.
Water
Battle Brewing Over How to Protect Streams in the Poconos
The streams carry some of the cleanest water in the state, attracting tourists and providing drinking water to cities downstream. But resort owners worry that greater protections could hamper future development.
Your Takeout Meal Might be Harming the Great Lakes
Advocates and scientists are calling for a ban of the ubiquitous styrofoam takeout container.
Want to Cut Plastics Pollution in the Ocean? Start Upstream.
Plastics, large and small, often end up in urban sewer systems. The smaller pieces can end up polluting rivers, streams and oceans.
We’re Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
This waste engineer's research has helped galvanize a worldwide movement to stop plastic pollution.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Coal Ash Rules Aimed at Groundwater Protection
The loosening of federal rules comes despite data showing coal ash ponds are leaking in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Rex Energy Pays $159K to Woodlands Families to Settle Water Claims
Families in Butler County sued the fracking company when their well water had a strong smell and a bad taste after drilling began. Their water is still bad.
Virus Linked to Smallmouth Bass Deaths in Susquehanna
Researchers found the virus itself doesn’t kill the fish. However, at higher water temperatures, it can weaken their immune system and allow other infections to spread, which ultimately finish off the fish.
ORSANCO Moves to Eliminate Its Water Quality Standards for The Ohio River
The multi-state commission that protects the Ohio River says its standards are redundant to other state and federal regulations.
White House Feared PR ‘nightmare’ Over Agency’s Stricter Chemical Limits
Newly released emails show the Trump administration tried to stop the public from seeing a federal report on a toxic chemical used in nonstick cookware and firefighting foam at military installations.
