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Why One Writer Says Coronavirus is Like Climate Change on Steroids

Reid FrazierApril 10, 2020

There are some similarities: a reluctance to admit to the scale of the problem and the need to take radical action very quickly on a global scale. And we have to listen to the scientists.

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Environmental Film Festival Now Showing in Your Living Room

Andy KubisApril 10, 2020

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is canceled. But you can still watch many of the films online. See a list of our favorites.

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Pennsylvania Asks Residents to Stay Close to Home for Outdoor Recreation

Julie GrantApril 9, 2020

State officials want people to travel only 15 minutes from home to recreate outdoors.

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Can Air Pollution Make Coronavirus Worse? Scientists Say Yes.

Reid FrazierApril 3, 2020

Air pollution could make COVID-19 worse possibly in both cases and severity. That's bad news for Pittsburgh.

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Episode for April 3, 2020

The Allegheny FrontApril 3, 2020

Interested in growing your own food this year? We have tips from an expert. The connection between lungs burdened with air pollution and Covid-19. US EPA relaxes some requirements amid the shutdown. Earth Day is virtual this April. Take the challenge.

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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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Pa. farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants

Trump grants exemptions from mercury rules for coal-fired power plants, including several in Pennsylvania

Trump moves to quickly slash federal regulations, target state and corporate climate efforts

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