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Earth Day is Virtual This Year. Here’s How You Can Participate.

Kara HolsoppleApril 3, 2020

This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but the coronavirus pandemic has moved celebrations online. Environmental groups have a month-long challenge for Pennsylvanians of all ages.

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Interested in growing your own food during the pandemic? We have tips from an expert.

Kara HolsoppleApril 3, 2020

More people are thinking about growing their own food this summer. Long-time garden writer, Doug Oster, has some advice to get started.

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EPA Relaxes Enforcement Due to COVID-19, But State and Local Agencies Do Most Environmental Oversight

Susan PhillipsMarch 31, 2020

The federal agency said its new policy doesn't mean facilities can exceed pollution limits. Meanwhile, Pa. DEP is developing guidance to evaluate requests to waive permit conditions.

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Trump on Earth: EPA Suspends Some Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic

Julie GrantMarch 31, 2020

EPA has said it will not enforce monitoring and other reporting requirements on industry due to the coronavirus. Critics say this is just too broad.

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Episode for March 27, 2020

The Allegheny FrontMarch 27, 2020

Helping scientists with just your laptop. A new book looks at the role of industry in sowing doubt about science. The uncertain future of an Appalachia plastics hub. Mariner East pipeline construction is on during the coronavirus shut-down.

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Here’s Something to Do While You Self-Isolate: Become a Citizen Scientist

Andy KubisMarch 27, 2020

The world may have hit pause but science is still happening. And you can help researchers from the comfort of your couch.

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Mine Workers’ Union Wants More Protections Against COVID-19

Reid FrazierMarch 27, 2020

They say miners are at particular risk: “They get dressed, travel down the elevator together…work in confined spaces, breathe the same air, operate the same equipment, and use the same shower facilities.”

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Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Susan PhillipsMarch 26, 2020

The pipeline company said the waivers are necessary to prevent "potential adverse impacts to human health or the environment.” Critics say they are trying to skirt the rules.

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Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Susan PhillipsMarch 25, 2020

The company says the state has allowed some work to continue like inspection and maintenance activities.

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Episode for March 20, 2020

The Allegheny FrontMarch 20, 2020

How we're responding to coronavirus: State park and forest facilities are closed, trails are open. Advice from a pediatric infectious disease physician for staying safe outdoors. Pipeline and cracker construction is shut down, but farms and food processors are open. Spring is here, but is nature in sync?

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Energy

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

How the Coronavirus Is Impacting 4 Environmental Issues

Study Finds Methane Leaks in Pa Are Much Higher Than State Reports

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Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

Can Joe Biden Convince Climate Voters He Is One of Them?

How the Coronavirus Is Impacting 4 Environmental Issues

Pollution

Allegheny County Fines U.S. Steel $360,000 for Coke Plant Violations

Has the Pandemic Cleaned Up Our Air? Answers Could Lie on Your Doorstep

Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River

Coronavirus

Earth Day is Virtual This Year. Here’s How You Can Participate.

Interested in growing your own food during the pandemic? We have tips from an expert.

EPA Relaxes Enforcement Due to COVID-19, But State and Local Agencies Do Most Environmental Oversight

Trump on Earth: EPA Suspends Some Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic

Episode for March 27, 2020

Here’s Something to Do While You Self-Isolate: Become a Citizen Scientist

Mine Workers’ Union Wants More Protections Against COVID-19

Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Episode for March 20, 2020