Changing What It Means to Be a ‘Strong Farmer’ by Prioritizing Mental Health
Farmers face unique challenges that can lead to anxiety and depression. As efforts grow across the country, there are calls to do more in Pennsylvania to help.
Health
Even moderate air pollution in Allegheny County raises ER visits for kids with asthma, study finds
The study finds Black children are among those most affected by air pollution, even on moderate or "yellow" air quality days.
Environmentalists and U.S. Steel clash over Allegheny County air quality regulations
Activists and residents say the new rules are watered down and won't protect public health. Others worry about jobs at the Clairton Coke Works.
Safety advocate warns of a lack of oversight for new CO2 pipelines needed for carbon capture
A new report by Pipeline Safety Trust outlines the dangers of CO2 pipelines and calls for new regulations.
Pennsylvania Holds Public Hearings on PFAS drinking water regulation
PFAS is a class of toxic chemicals that can cause an increased risk of health problems, including cancers. The DEP wants to regulate two of them in drinking water.
U.S. Steel fined more than $4.5 million for air pollution in Clairton
U.S. Steel is fined again for clean air violations for its Clairton Coke Works. This time it's for 831 violations between Jan. 1, 2020, and March 15, 2022.
U.S. Steel fined $1.8 million for ‘rotten egg’-gas pollution near Pittsburgh
A county monitor exceeded limits for hydrogen sulfide 153 times in the last 2 years. A study showed the pollution was "entirely" from the Clairton Coke Works.
U.S. Steel appealing nearly $900K air pollution fines
The Allegheny County Health Department issued the fines for visible emissions at the company’s Clairton Coke Works for infractions over the last nine months of 2021.
How to address the looming crisis of climate anxiety
As climate change worsens, the need will grow for mental health services. Some therapists are recommending climate action to ease worry. Others are advocating for community-based therapies to fill the gap.
Group highlights economic and public health costs of fracking
One study examined pregnant women who live near natural gas wells and their exposure to toxic chemicals like benzene.
