Activists look to outside researchers for answers on soil and water safety in East Palestine Kara HolsoppleFebruary 24, 2023 We spoke with River Valley Organizing, an East Liverpool, Ohio nonprofit, about its effort to secure independent soil and water testing. HealthTransportationWaterYour Environment Update
Residents allowed back home near Ohio train derailment after air declared safe Julie GrantFebruary 8, 2023 Residents were evacuated because of a 50-car train derailment that happened late Friday night near the Pennsylvania border. PollutionTransportationWaterYour Environment Update
Help wanted: River Ice Spotters to keep an eye on potential flooding Kara HolsoppleJanuary 20, 2023 The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh is looking for volunteers to help identify hazardous river conditions like ice jams. ConservationWaterYour Environment Update
What Frick Park’s beaver means for the health of the restored Nine Mile Run Jillian ForstadtJanuary 20, 2023 A beaver living in Nine Mile Run, a stream that was once filled with raw sewage, is a sign of its comeback. ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2023 The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities. PollutionWater
In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk. This community is seeking solutions Rachel McDevittDecember 30, 2022 In Middletown, Pa., flooding is happening where it never happened before. Now, it's looking for answers. One solution could be in Iowa. Climate ChangeWater
How the Upper Delaware River unites many into one community Susan PhillipsDecember 23, 2022 "The trout we have here are beautiful as a way to get us to help protect their environment, their habitat. We want to make sure that this place stays like it is forever." ConservationRecreationWater
Federal spending bill includes long-term cleanup of streams polluted by abandoned mines Julie GrantDecember 23, 2022 The bill addresses an issue with last year's Infrastructure Law which limited how states spend $11.3 billion for mine cleanups. EnergyPoliticsPollutionWater
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan falls short for third time, EPA says Rachel McDevittDecember 2, 2022 Pennsylvania will miss its nitrogen goal by more than 9 million pounds. The Chesapeake Bay gets half of its freshwater from the Susquehanna River. Food and AgriculturePollutionWater
‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock Susan PhillipsNovember 30, 2022 Cabot Oil and Gas pleaded no contest to criminal charges and will pay $16.29 million for a water system, ending a 14-year saga. EnergyPollutionWaterYour Environment Update
