The movement to add an enviromental rights amendment to every state’s constitution
A longtime environmental leader is working to put the right to clean air and water and a healthy climate on par with other constitutionally guaranteed rights.
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Episode for July 14, 2023
We head out to a summer camp that helps build confidence and an appreciation for nature. Plus, we visit a farm in Pittsburgh that teaches neighbors how to grow and cook seasonal vegetables. We then talk with another urban farmer in Pittsburgh whose new book teaches children how to grow a tomato and community. The oldest African American-owned farm in the U.S., located in Pennsylvania, received a special dedication leading up to the 250th birthday of America.
A new book looks at cancer prevention through reducing our exposure to chemicals
The book profiles doctors, researchers, business owners and advocates working to protect the public from chemicals in our everyday lives.
The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group
Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation.
Episode for March 17, 2023
Spring starts on March 20, but for many places, spring has been here for a while. How does that impact nature? We have the story of one family in East Palestine who isn't sure if their home or water is safe. We talk with U.S. EPA's onsite coordinator there, who breaks down how the government is monitoring chemical pollution. We have news about U.S. Steel, Shell's ethane cracker, and proposed federal rules for PFAS in drinking water.
EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water
While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive.
Episode for January 20, 2023
An electric heat pump can reduce the carbon footprint of your home. We look at the pros and cons of this climate solution. The National Weather Service wants the public to become "river ice spotters" to help monitor for ice jams on area rivers. Plus, Frick Park has a new resident: Castor the beaver. We have news about new PFAS standards for drinking water in Pennsylvania, the Chesapeake Bay, and the new Pa. DEP secretary.
Episode for October 14, 2022
Fifty years ago, parts of the Delaware River stank, and fish couldn't survive in it. We look at how the Clean Water Act helped to revive this dead river. And, we have the first installment of a new series highlighting Black urban farmers growing food to sustain their communities. Plus, a new collection of climate fiction looks forward to a better world for the environment and for people.
Ohio groups petition U.S. EPA to revoke state’s regulation of oil and gas waste disposal wells
The groups say Ohio's failure to enforce regulations is endangering drinking water and burdening low-income Appalachian communities.
Episode for September 30, 2022
In dozens of Pennsylvania towns, underground steam systems that heat buildings could be re-vamped to be powered by renewable energy. But there's competition: cheaper natural gas. We'll also hear from President Biden's climate envoy about what it will take to meet climate change goals. Plus, a new documentary tells the story of a small, rural town trying to keep a fracking waste injection well out of its community to preserve its drinking water and save a rare salamander. News about PFAS in fracking wastewater in Ohio.
