Mon Valley clean air watchdog calls on EPA to challenge Clairton plant’s operating permit Jillian Forstadt·March 8, 2023The Group Against Smog and Pollution says the latest permit doesn’t hold the company to a plan to remedy the source of air violations.Pollution
Study to look at flooding and health outcomes in 2 predominantly Black Pittsburgh neighborhoods Jillian Forstadt·March 7, 2023Researchers received about $1.35 million from the U.S. EPA to study basement flooding in Homewood and the Hill District, as climate change worsens storms.Climate ChangeEnvironmental Justice
What Frick Park’s beaver means for the health of the restored Nine Mile Run Jillian Forstadt·January 20, 2023A beaver living in Nine Mile Run, a stream that was once filled with raw sewage, is a sign of its comeback. ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
EPA’s proposed air quality standards aren’t strong enough, Pittsburgh advocates say Jillian Forstadt·January 12, 2023Advocates want tougher air quality protections, especially for Mon Valley residents impacted by industrial pollution.Pollution
Climate change is threatening wildflowers, Carnegie Museum research shows Jillian Forstadt·January 6, 2023A warming climate means spring comes earlier, triggering trees to leaf out sooner and leaving wildflowers with a shorter window of sunlight.Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to receive $26.6 million to clean and redevelop abandoned mine lands Jillian Forstadt·November 4, 2022The goal of the federal program is for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands in conjunction with economic and community development and reuse goals.EnergyPollution
