Rex Energy Pays $159K to Woodlands Families to Settle Water Claims
Families in Butler County sued the fracking company when their well water had a strong smell and a bad taste after drilling began. Their water is still bad.
Environmental Justice
Mother Works to Ban the Chemical that Killed Her Son
Her son died from inhaling the fumes of a chemical common in paint strippers. Now a local woman is asking the government and hardware stores to ban it.
Judge Fines Environmental Attorneys $52,000 for ‘Frivolous’ Injection Well Suit
“It’s Grant Township’s hope that our attorneys will wear this slap as a badge of courage, just as any front line veteran would wear a scar.”
Black Urban Gardeners Bring Healing to Homewood
The physical act of gardening has been shown to have a positive impact on health. One Pittsburgh organization is carrying on the tradition of black farmers by bringing gardening and holistic healing to a community they say could really use it.
How Cities Are Planning to Survive Climate Change
Federal action on climate change has stalled, but there are places in America where it is still being taken seriously -- cities.
The Healthy Benefits of Neighborhood Greenspace
In urban neighborhoods, trees could prove to be more than just a nicety, but a necessity, when it comes to people’s health.
Industrial Strength: How the U.S. Government Hid Fracking’s Risks to Drinking Water
A pivotal EPA study provided the rationale for exemptions that helped unleash the fracking boom. The science was suppressed to protect industry interests.
Researcher Discusses Study that Links High Manganese Levels in Kids with Lower IQ
The school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?
High Manganese in Children in East Liverpool Linked to Lower IQ
East Liverpool school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?
Conflicting Decisions on Pipelines Frustrate Industry and Landowners
A pipeline company condemned her land using the power of eminent domain, crippling her family’s maple syrup business.
