WVU Researchers to Develop Lyme Disease Vaccine As Climate Change Expands Tick’s Reach
The nearly $2 million federal grant comes as cases of the tick-borne bacterial infection are on the rise nationwide.
Health
Study: Pittsburgh Kids Near Polluting Sites Have Higher Asthma Rates
Minority and low-income communities are most impacted, because they are more likely to live near polluting facilities.
Bob Murray, Coal Operator Who Fought Regulations and Filed for Black Lung Benefits, Has Died
Murray’s companies fought against safety rules meant to prevent the fatal disease. He ran the largest privately-owned underground coal mining company in the US.
Study: Radiation Levels Higher Downwind of Fracking Sites
Researchers found elevated levels of radioactivity on air particles measured downwind of fracking sites around the country. They say health effects are possible, though not imminent.
Enviro Groups Challenge EPA’s New Air Rule for Ethane Crackers
Groups say the new rules don't protect the public from harmful emissions from these plants and allow too many loopholes for industry.
Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Risk of Stroke for People with AFib
The higher the level of fine particulate matter, the higher the risk of stroke in patients with a common heart rhythm disorder.
How Miners With Black Lung Disease Are Navigating the Pandemic
Living with Black Lung disease, a death sentence for coal miners, is devastating. COVID is making it worse.
Is It Safe to Bring Your Reusable Bags Back to the Grocery Store?
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many grocery stores banned reusable bags. Now, with more known, reusables are making a comeback.
Allegheny County to Study Toxic Air Emissions from Glass Plant in Swissvale
The health department will monitor for arsenic, cadmium and other cancer-causing heavy metals.
Environmental Groups Win New Coke Oven Regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conceded in federal court that it failed to properly regulate certain aspects of coke ovens, like those at U.S. Steel’s plant in Clairton.
