Officials urge caution, preventative measures during Pennsylvania’s West Nile Virus season
West Nile virus has been found in 52 counties across Pennsylvania. Residents urged to remove standing water from property.
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U.S. Steel: Gas-valve failure likely cause of deadly explosion at Clairton Coke Works
U.S. Steel said pressure built inside the valve, leading to its failure. This allowed coke oven gas to escape and explode when it found an ignition source.
Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam
Cancer is the top cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters, and exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, increases their risk.
Allegheny County deploys mobile air quality monitors near Clairton Coke Works
The health department began deploying mobile air units Thursday provided by DEP and CMU. The units will test for dozens of hazardous air pollutants.
In Clairton, a community deals with a fatal explosion at the U.S. Steel plant
Neighbors of U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works and its workers react to the explosion at the plant on Monday that killed two and sent 10 to the hospital.
Second victim in Clairton coke plant blast identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.
Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems
The Clairton Coke Works has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations.
Why Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering (and what you can do about it)
A climate scientist and mom explains why the smoke is sticking around and who should stay indoors.
You can borrow an induction cooktop at the local library
Millvale Tool Library recently acquired portable induction cooktops, available for the community to borrow for free. These energy-efficient appliances are a cleaner, climate-friendly alternative to gas stoves and can help improve indoor air quality.
West Virginia families sue EQT over fracking pollution
The families say several gas wells and a compressor station in the Wetzel County released harmful pollutants that made their children sick.
