Pittsburgh trees help cool neighborhoods as advocates try to plant more
Residents tend green space to cool down Pittsburgh's hottest neighborhoods
Environmental Justice
U.S. Steel shows off its newest investment to a community divided
U.S. Steel says its new hot strip mill in Braddock will improve its environmental performance and productivity by replacing an aging operation.
Energy Transfer seeks to expand gas plant with history of problems in Washington County
The processing station has had multiple violations since beginning operations in 2020, and is trying to expand operations.
New book looks at winners and losers in Pennsylvania environmental history
“Cradle of Conservation” examines how people have interacted with the environment from pre-colonial days to now.
DEP mulls proposed Shell cracker permit with higher emission limits
The permit allows for higher pollution levels for emissions like nitrogen oxides–because updated federal regulations require new flaring technologies.
Women farmers listen to their animals, plants, and other farmers
It’s the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and two Pennsylvania farmers share their techniques, experiences and values.
Clairton sees hope but a history of disappointment six months after explosion
Residents living near U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works are hoping for a departure from decades of disinvestment and persistent pollution.
Pittsburgh’s poor neighborhoods are hotter due to more asphalt and fewer trees, study finds
A new Carnegie Mellon University study found the color of roofs and paved surfaces can make a big difference in quality of life in Pittsburgh.
New symptom tracker, trial aim to document residents’ symptoms after East Palestine train derailment
A new tool for East Palestine residents is helping researchers document health changes stemming from the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Research projects look at health of humans and dogs in East Palestine, 3 years after the train derailment
Long term liver health, how chemicals affect dogs, sharing lessons learned with other disasters and environmental justice are all areas of research since 2023.
