Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab
The Philadelphia hatchery doubled the number of mussels it typically produces, thanks to scientific discoveries.
Zoë Read
As spring flowers bloom, Callery pear trees can no longer be planted in Pa.
Birds and other animals have spread its seeds, so now the tree crowds out native plants, disrupting ecosystems.
EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The new rules will prevent more than 4 million cancer deaths, thousands of premature deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses.
‘Blue-blood’ horseshoe crabs suffer from commercial bloodletting. One Penn student says he has an answer
About 1 million horseshoe crabs a year are harvested for biomedical purposes. One student has a solution that would stop the practice.
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies that want to produce or manufacture toxic PFAS chemicals that are no longer in use are now required to notify the EPA.
Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite in Big Elk Creek State Park
Residents worry about noise, lights, traffic and air pollution from campfires. DCNR said the proposal meets the demand for more camping in the state.
American Lung Association calls for increased radon testing in Pennsylvania
Many Pennsylvania residents are at risk of radon exposure, the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows
Replacing lawns with meadows can prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams
DEP will increase sampling in PFAS hotspots after the USGS found 76% of the waterways in Pa. contained these toxic chemicals.
Chemical companies to pay Pennsylvania $100 million for PCB contamination
The Monsanto Company and two other companies manufactured products containing the toxic chemicals, which damaged waterways across Pennsylvania.
