Invasive snails have gained a foothold in Pennsylvania, crowding out native species. We join a team surveying Lake Erie for mysterysnails. We talk to people dealing with the latest summer heat wave about their thoughts on climate change. And a new documentary takes a fresh look at the life and death of coal in Appalachia. Plus, we take a look at what’s next for Hays Woods, Pittsburgh’s newest city park.
We have news about PFAS, Pennsylvania’s Trail of the Year, and spotted lanternflies in Pittsburgh.
Additional links:
- Pittsburghers try to beat the heat amid unseasonably high temperatures
- Advocates say proposed cuts to EPA would hurt PFAS control efforts
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Hunting for invasive snails in Lake Erie - A research team from Penn State Berhend is searching for mysterysnails in Lake Erie as part of an effort to document invasive species in Pennsylvania.
What’s next for Hays Woods, Pittsburgh’s newest park - While there's excitement about Hays Woods officially becoming a Pittsburgh city park, there's a lot to do to address environmental degradation at the site.
As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride - Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride.
New documentary buries Appalachia’s ‘King Coal’ - A new documentary looks at the death of coal in Appalachia, and how communities entrenched in the culture of coal mining are grieving.
Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail of the Year - The trail is a 7.8-mile-long section of the larger Knox and Kane Rail Trail in McKean County and connects to Kinzua Bridge State Park.
