A trip down the Youghiogheny River through photos
Writer and photographer Tim Palmer returns to a subject he knows well in his new book, "Watching the River Run: A Photographic Journey Down the Youghiogheny."
Kara Holsopple
Advice from a youth climate organizer
An organizer of the upcoming Pittsburgh Youth for Climate Action Summit says it gives her hope to be involved with a group who cares about climate change.
How lead pollution impacts infant health
A new study finds a relationship between lead concentrations in the air and infant deaths.
A new tool helps Beaver County residents evaluate air quality
The Eyes on Air webpage publishes real-time pollution data from five new air monitors placed throughout Beaver County.
Conservationists raise alarm over federal employee firings
The program manager of the Western Virginia Highlands Conservancy on what employee firings at key agencies could mean for conservation efforts in her state and across the nation.
Why was January Earth’s hottest on record?
Global warming and loss of vegetation on the Earth’s surface are part of the story, but scientists aren’t sure what else could have caused the January milestone.
Bird flu is killing wild birds and mammals, too
The highly pathogenic avian flu strain is infecting animals and people on dairy and poultry farms, but mortality is rising among wild birds, mammals, and even pet cats.
Campaign pushes for more voices in the fight against air pollution in Allegheny County
The "Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on Black and brown communities.
Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power
We break down President Donald Trump's executive orders that declare an energy emergency, prioritize drilling and pull back on wind and EV development.
A new book takes on the dangers of radioactivity in the oil and gas industry
Science journalist Justin Nobel's shocking seven-year investigation looks at how the industry has skirted regulations and endangered public health.
