What you need to know about soot, U.S. Steel and Pittsburgh’s air

Reid FrazierFebruary 16, 2024

How the latest news about a new soot standard, a settlement with U.S. Steel and EPA's rejection of the company's air permit could impact Pittsburgh's air.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

A Pennsylvania resident impacted by the Norfolk Southern derailment pushes for answers

Kara HolsoppleFebruary 1, 2024

Hilary Flint of Enon Valley says she's can't live in her home full-time because of chemical contamination. She turned her situation into action.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

Why a natural gas storage climate ‘disaster’ that happened in Cambria County could happen again

FloodlightJanuary 30, 2024

A year after a major methane leak from an underground storage reservoir in western Pennsylvania, a new study identifies potentially thousands of similarly risky wells across the U.S.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Study finds more than 900 common chemicals linked to breast cancer risk

Kristina MarusicJanuary 19, 2024

Many of these chemicals are commonly found in food, hair products and skincare products.

Food and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update

Meet the nominees for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 11, 2024

Two rivers in western Pennsylvania, and one in the northeastern part of the state are vying for the title and a $10,000 grant.

ConservationRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Proposed federal hydrogen tax credit rules could be worth billions for projects, including those in Pa.

Reid FrazierJanuary 4, 2024

The Department of Treasury’s new proposed rules for tax credits for "clean hydrogen" could be a boon for boosting the nascent clean energy industry. But some say they are too strict.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyYour Environment Update

COP28 Roundup: Food, Health, Disaster Relief and the Oceans

Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2023

The UN climate negotiations ended in Dubai with an agreement that finally acknowledges moving away from fossil fuels. What else happened?

Climate ChangeConservationEnergyFood and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update

What’s the current state of the energy transition?

Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023

While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

How a state bill and federal rule change could protect kids from lead in water

Kara HolsoppleDecember 8, 2023

A proposed update to a federal rule and a bill in Pennsylvania could go a long way to prevent children's exposure to lead which impacts their IQ and wellbeing.

HealthWaterYour Environment Update

Tour of fracking sites connects activists from Appalachia and the Gulf Coast

Kara HolsoppleNovember 27, 2023

An art collective brought together Appalachian and Gulf Coast residents to compare notes and build solidarity as they fight fossil fuel projects.

EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollutionYour Environment Update