Managing Editor and Reporter

Julie Grant got her start in public radio at age 19 while at Miami University in Ohio. After studying land ethics in graduate school at Kent State University, Julie covered environmental issues in the Great Lakes region for Michigan Radio’s "The Environment Report" and North Country Public Radio in New York. She’s won many awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Award in New York, and was named “Best Reporter” in Ohio by the Society of Professional Journalists. Her stories have aired on NPR’s "Morning Edition," "The Splendid Table" and "Studio 360." Julie loves covering agricultural issues for the Allegheny Front—exploring what we eat, who produces it and how it’s related to the natural environment.

Julie Grant

Group Intends to Sue Over Chronic Delays in Pollution Permit Process

Julie Grant·March 7, 2018

The lawsuit charges that the Allegheny County Health Department is failing to ensure that some of the most dangerous sources of air pollution in the region are operating in compliance with air quality laws.

Pollution

Have You Seen This Bad Bug?

Julie Grant·March 1, 2018

Agriculture officials are asking people who see a spotted lanternfly in any form -- egg masses or full grown insects -- to double bag them, throw them away - and report it to the state at BadBug@pa.gov

Conservation Economy Food and Agriculture Your Environment Update

More Than a Week After Explosion, Gas Still Pours from Frack Well

Julie Grant·February 23, 2018

In addition to monitoring the air, regulators have set up floating booms in nearby Captina Creek to protect it from salty brine water that’s also pouring from the well.

Energy News Pollution

Well Pad Explosion in Eastern Ohio Causes Evacuation of Residents

Julie Grant·February 16, 2018

Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the combination of methane and brine flowing out of the well in an uncontrolled manner created the flames.

Energy News Pollution

Ohio River Compact Considers Eliminating Pollution Standards

Julie Grant·February 9, 2018

The Ohio River is cleaner than it used to be. So what's the argument for changing the current regulatory system?

Pollution Water

Are Pipelines to Blame for Decline in Ancient Salamanders?

Julie Grant·February 2, 2018

Eastern hellbender salamanders need clean streams with high water quality and silt-free stream beds to find their prey and avoid predators. Pipeline construction isn't making that easy.

Energy Follow the Pipeline Wildlife Your Environment Update

Pittsburgh’s Nights Getting Hotter. But Not in the Way You Think.

Julie Grant·January 26, 2018

Pennsylvania has seen a 1 to 2 degree Fahrenheit rise in temperature in the last 100-150 years, but the warming isn't happening during the day.

Climate Change

The Incredible Shrinking Monuments

Julie Grant·January 26, 2018

The Trump administration is shrinking the size of some national monuments, and opening other public land to industry like drilling. For some, that flies in the face of history.

Conservation Podcasts Politics