EPA decision could lead to reversal of clean air gains
In January, the EPA announced the economic value of human health benefits will no longer be a factor in air pollution regulations for soot and smog.
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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.
Test your home (or school) for radon to reduce lung cancer risk
Many Pennsylvanians are unknowingly exposed to the radioactive gas in their homes, but there’s something they can do about it.
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.
Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method
Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternatives.
After a year of uncertainty, federal mine safety research employees in Pa. get good news
The roughly 100 employees at the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division were notified that they’re no longer subject to layoffs announced last spring.
Musician helps farmers open up with ‘Empty Barn’ song
A former Pennsylvania dairy farmer takes his guitar on the road to address the mental health crisis in rural communities.
Penn State Hershey researchers find link between skin cancer rates and farmland
Researchers that found that Pennsylvania counties with more farmland and herbicide use also have more melanoma, and not just among farmers.
How treated drinking water could be impacting local streams
A study looked at phosphorus levels in Pittsburgh streams before and after drinking water was treated with a chemical to prevent lead corrosion in pipes.
Trump reverses course on coke oven rule for toxic air pollution, granting 2-year waivers to comply
U.S. Steel applauds the move while environmental groups say it puts the health of communities near coke plants at risk.
