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Conversations with famed biologist, E.O. Wilson, who died at the age of 92

Kara Holsopple·January 12, 2022

The Allegheny Front talked with E.O. Wilson over the years. He was a giant in the fields of biology and conservation. His work on the behavior of ants brought insects into the public imagination.

Conservation Culture Your Environment Update

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Pa. expects billions from the infrastructure law for coal mine cleanups. Will it help polluted waterways?

Julie Grant·January 7, 2022

Abandoned mines pollute thousands of miles of waterways in Pa. Advocates want to make sure funds from the new infrastructure law help pay for the cleanup.

Conservation Energy Water

Meet the Can Crushers

Andy Kubis·December 30, 2021

The sibling duo started the aluminum can recycling business, in part, because of pandemic boredom. Now, they have more cans than they can crush and advice for young entrepreneurs, like Tip No. 8: "Feel good about helping the environment!"

Conservation Pollution

Protecting NW Pennsylvania’s most pristine natural lake takes vigilance

Julie Grant·December 30, 2021

Experts with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are working to protect Lake Pleasant from invasive plants, and people too.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania

Why dragonflies found in the Ohio River could mean good news for the industrial waterway

Kara Holsopple·December 24, 2021

Dragonfly and damselfly larvae found in the Ohio River surprised researchers. Aquatic insects are indicators of ecosystem health.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

Japanese barberry, a tick magnet, banned in Pennsylvania

LehighValleyNews.com·December 15, 2021

Starting in 2023, you won't be able to buy this popular landscaping plant in Pa. It's a nursery for ticks and chokes out native plants.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania

Penn State study finds deer infected with COVID-19 at high levels, hitting 80% last hunting season

Anne Danahy·December 10, 2021

Researchers were able to match the genetic information of what was infecting people at that time to what was infecting the deer.

Conservation Coronavirus Recreation Wildlife

The Pennsylvania Wilds is known for quiet. Residents worry fighter jet training will disturb the silence.

Spotlight PA·December 7, 2021

Jets would fly just 100 feet above the ground, sparking concern that tourism, wildlife and quality of life could be impacted.

Conservation Recreation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

‘Unbuilding’: What Might Happen if Dams are Removed in the Ohio River Watershed

Julie Grant·October 29, 2021

Removing small unused dams improves safety and fish habitat, but not everyone is on board.

Conservation Good River Recreation Water Wild Pennsylvania

A dark sky advocate says light pollution separates us from the stars

Kara Holsopple·October 27, 2021

The astronomer who helped Pittsburgh with its new dark sky lighting ordinance says, "I want more people to see the Milky Way right from where they live."

Conservation Pollution Your Environment Update

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