Your Environment Update for June 1, 2016

The Allegheny FrontJune 1, 2016

There's no sugarcoating it—the coal industry is in a state of free fall. And thousands of laid-off miners are struggling to find a path forward.

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Your Environment Update for May 25, 2016

The Allegheny FrontMay 25, 2016

Pennsylvania DEP Secretary John Quigley resigned Friday afternoon following a controversy over an email he sent to environmental groups.

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Your Environment Update for May 18, 2016

The Allegheny FrontMay 18, 2016

Bring on cicada mania, because the 2016 'Brood V' class of bugs is already starting to emerge in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Your Environment Update for May 11, 2016

The Allegheny FrontMay 11, 2016

When you send your kids off to school in the morning you expect they’ll be safe. But a school safety group says environmental hazards in and around schools are often being overlooked.

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Your Environment Update for May 4, 2016

The Allegheny FrontMay 4, 2016

A new study reveals part of the reason many Americans don't show much concern over climate change is because it's actually producing more pleasant weather—at least in the short term.

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Your Environment Update for April 27, 2016

The Allegheny FrontApril 27, 2016

Though Bernie Sanders' bid for the Democratic nomination may fall short, his campaign has been successful in bringing attention to key issues—including fracking.

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Your Environment Update for April 20, 2016

The Allegheny FrontApril 20, 2016

White-nose syndrome has devastated bats across Pennsylvania and 26 other states. But researchers say they're seeing promising signs that bats can beat the disease.

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Your Environment Update for April 13, 2016

The Allegheny FrontApril 13, 2016

This year, corporations will spend millions advertising their green products on Earth Day. But an increasingly savvy American consumer won't necessarily be buying what they're selling.

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Your Environment Update for April 6, 2016

The Allegheny FrontApril 6, 2016

The Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate is heating up, and sparks are flying on a topic that’s always hot in Pennsylvania—fracking.

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Your Environment Update for March 30, 2016

The Allegheny FrontMarch 30, 2016

The epic nine-month fight over the state budget is over. And while not everyone's cheering the resolution, Penn State's Agricultural Extension office is happy they'll be able to continue their work.

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