Rare Opportunity: Researchers See Potential In Mining Coal Waste

Glynis BoardApril 12, 2019

Could this type of coal pollution produce valuable ingredients for electronic technology and national security?

EconomyPollutionWater

The Green New Deal: Two Takes

Julie GrantMarch 22, 2019

Some see the Green New Deal as a chance to create jobs and equalize the economy. But critics say it should have a laser focus on climate action.

Climate ChangeEconomy

Curbside Glass Recycling May Become a Thing of the Past

Kara HolsoppleMarch 20, 2019

Glass is easy to recycle, but not in a single bin with paper and plastic. So some recycling sorting facilities are no longer accepting glass.

EconomyTechnologyYour Environment Update

Green New Deal and the Promise of Jobs

Julie GrantMarch 15, 2019

Supporters say jobs are a critical part of the Green New Deal. But many sectors of the workforce need to be ready.

Climate ChangeEconomy

Author: Fracking Industry isn’t as Financially Strong as it Seems

Susan PhillipsFebruary 8, 2019

Author of "Saudi America" found the industry moves an “astonishing” amount of money, but calls it financially weak.

EconomyEnergyPodcasts

Second Ethane Cracker Closer to Reality in Ohio

Julie GrantJanuary 9, 2019

Air and water permits have been issued for a second ethane cracker in the region. This one in eastern Ohio is a little more than an hour's drive from Pittsburgh.

EconomyEnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom

This Mayor is Connecting the Dots Between Pollution, Equity and Health

Allegra BattleDecember 17, 2018

Wilkinsburg's Marita Garrett is working to bring environmental equity and inclusion to her constituents.

EconomyEnvironmental JusticeHazardous to Your HealthHealth

How Air Pollution Widens the Income Gap

Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2018

Air pollution contributes to the widening gap between Pittsburgh's haves and have nots.

EconomyHazardous to Your HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

One Town’s Saga of Few Jobs, Chronic Pollution and the Coming Chemical Boom

Julie GrantNovember 30, 2018

After years of decline, East Liverpool is banking on new economic life from the gas industry. But many are still struggling from pollution that has plagued this town for decades.

EconomyEnvironmental JusticeHazardous to Your HealthHealthThe Coming Chemical Boom

W.Va. National Guard Invests More than $5 Million to Grow Apple Trees on a Mine Site

Roxy ToddNovember 8, 2018

They hope the 250,000 apple trees that will eventually be planted there will bring jobs and help reclaim the land.

EconomyFood and Agriculture