Poison Hemlock, A Toxic, Invasive Plant, Is Popping Up In Pennsylvania Sarah KovashJuly 12, 2019 It's spreading rapidly along roadsides, pastures and disturbed land. ConservationHealthWild Pennsylvania
Residents with PFAS-contaminated well water in limbo as DEP investigates Dana BateJuly 12, 2019 Jessica Cutaiar never liked the taste of her well water. Now she knows it is contaminated with PFAS, a chemical used in fire retardant foam. HealthPollutionWater
Pennsylvania environmental regulators move to shut down Erie Coke plant Marie CusickJuly 1, 2019 Erie Coke has a lengthy history of environmental violations. DEP plans to reject their application for a new permit. HealthPollution
Washington County parents want deeper look into fracking’s link to cancer cases Reid FrazierJune 28, 2019 Despite the state declaring no cancer cluster, parents want answers. EnergyHealth
US Steel, Allegheny County have a draft agreement on pollution violations Reid FrazierJune 28, 2019 The company agreed to $2.7 million in fines and pollution upgrades estimated to cost $200 million. The deal does not affect lawsuit over pollution from Dec. 24 fire. HealthPollution
PA Lyme disease bill could include comprehensive coverage Brett SholtisJune 21, 2019 Patients with chronic Lyme disease want a bill passed to cover long-term treatments for their disease. HealthWildlife
A Tick Researcher’s Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019 One tip: walk in the center of the trail. Ticks like to attach themselves to long grasses. No need to use DEET. HealthRecreationYour Environment Update
Report details PFAS contamination near Pittsburgh airport that ‘likely’ extends beyond military base boundaries Oliver MorrisonMay 31, 2019 PFAS chemicals are linked to a variety of health concerns like low birthweight, thyroid problems and cancer. HealthWaterYour Environment Update
Study: Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Increasing in Pennsylvania Steph KraneMay 17, 2019 Looking at more than a century of tick samples, researchers say the reforesting of Pennsylvania has led to the increase of blacklegged ticks. ConservationHealthWild Pennsylvania
Poll: Most Pennsylvanians Think Climate Change is Major Public Health Risk Marie CusickMay 17, 2019 They are more likely than any time in the past decade to believe climate change is happening and that it's impacting their lives. Climate ChangeHealth
