Kristina Marusic covers environmental health and justice issues in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for Environmental Health News. Her new book, "A New War On Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention," uncovers an emerging national movement to prevent cancer by reducing our exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in our everyday lives.

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Paused Ohio chemical recycling plant puts spotlight on Appalachia as ‘prime target’ for the controversial practice

Kristina Marusic·March 27, 2024

Chemical recycling uses heat, chemicals or both to break down plastic waste into component parts for reuse as plastic feedstocks or as fuel.

Environmental Justice Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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Study finds more than 900 common chemicals linked to breast cancer risk

Kristina Marusic·January 19, 2024

Many of these chemicals are commonly found in food, hair products and skincare products.

Food and Agriculture Health Your Environment Update

Air pollution can alter our brains in ways that increase mental illness risk

Kristina Marusic·November 18, 2021

Emerging research finds polluted air linked to mental health problems, leaving western Pennsylvania children and environmental justice communities at high risk.

Environmental Justice Health Pollution Your Environment Update

How contaminated water contributes to mental illness

Kristina Marusic·November 18, 2021

New research indicates that childhood lead exposure impacts adult mental health. The toxic heavy metal is found across western Pennsylvania drinking water systems, leaving thousands of kids at risk.

Environmental Justice Health Pollution Water

Seeking solutions: Pollution and mental health in western Pennsylvania

Kristina Marusic·November 18, 2021

There are lots of ways to take action.

Climate Change Health Pollution Water

Why Many Pittsburgh-Area Schools Aren’t Testing for Lead or Radon

Kristina Marusic·December 1, 2016

A PublicSource investigation digs into which Allegheny County schools are testing for environmental toxins, how often they're testing, and what steps they’re taking to correct problems.

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Paused Ohio chemical recycling plant puts spotlight on Appalachia as ‘prime target’ for the controversial practice

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Air pollution can alter our brains in ways that increase mental illness risk

How contaminated water contributes to mental illness

Seeking solutions: Pollution and mental health in western Pennsylvania

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