EPA assures farmers that it’s safe to grow food near East Palestine train derailment Julie GrantJune 16, 2023 The agency says the results of extensive testing for chemicals reveal nothing worrying for farmers or consumers. Food and AgricultureHealthPollutionYour Environment Update
Peace, love, friendship and food come together on an urban farm in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Terina J. HicksJune 16, 2023 In the first installment of our four-part series, “Sowing Soil with Soul” in partnership with Soul Pitt Media, we visit Kent Bey of the Peace and Friendship Farm. Environmental JusticeFood and Agriculture
The Allegheny Front wins statewide awards for reporting on Shell’s ethane cracker, oak trees and Black urban farmers The Allegheny FrontJune 5, 2023 The Keystone Media Awards recognize journalism that "consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences." ConservationFood and AgricultureThe Coming Chemical Boom
EPA working with 5 Pa. farms on targeted pollution reduction to benefit Chesapeake Bay Rachel McDevittMay 30, 2023 Agriculture accounts for about 90% of the reductions needed for Pennsylvania to meet its goals for the Bay. Food and AgricultureWater
Could dioxins be in the soil after the East Palestine train derailment? Experts weigh in Julie GrantFebruary 24, 2023 Experts fear that dioxins, a group of toxic chemicals, could have been formed when vinyl chloride was burned at the derailment site. Food and AgricultureHealthPollutionTransportation
‘Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen’ offers new take on Midwest comfort food David C. BarnettDecember 23, 2022 Cookbook author looks to chefs in Pittsburgh, Chicago and her native Cleveland to veganize the region’s favorite dishes. Food and Agriculture
Chatham University wants to train farmers on how to bring in more money Sarah SchneiderDecember 16, 2022 "We want to make sure farmers [are] producing the best products possible that stores want and the consumers want." EconomyFood and Agriculture
‘This thing isn’t over’: Avian flu outbreak reaches 4.4 million birds in Pennsylvania Alan YuDecember 2, 2022 The avian flu outbreak is impacting farms and wildlife rehabilitation centers. One infected bird means euthanizing all others. Food and Agriculture
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan falls short for third time, EPA says Rachel McDevittDecember 2, 2022 Pennsylvania will miss its nitrogen goal by more than 9 million pounds. The Chesapeake Bay gets half of its freshwater from the Susquehanna River. Food and AgriculturePollutionWater
Climate change prompts Pa. farmers to adapt crops and businesses Rachel McDevittNovember 11, 2022 As the climate changes and brings more risks to traditional farming, farmers are looking for ways to make sure their crops survive. Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
