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.
Health
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.
Deluzio continues push for rail safety as federal safety agency calls for deregulation
While Representative Chris Deluzio pushes for railway safety, the Trump administration wants roll back regulations of hazardous materials, including the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail.
What you need to know about EPA’s effort to dump legal underpinning of climate rules
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency would rescind the 2009 finding that says greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
Online tool launched to help identify chemical exposure
The Environmental Health Project's Compounds of Concern tool helps residents living near industrial facilities learn about the chemicals and compounds that may be exposed to, and their potential health risks.
Clean air advocates want to see pollution permit fees increased in Allegheny County
Southwestern Pennsylvania Grassroots Town Halls and the Breathe Project convened a meeting to call on the Allegheny County Council to increase fees for processing Title V operating permits.
Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Wilkes-Barre hosts screening to raise awareness of heightened firefighting cancer risk
The three most prevalent cancers in firefighters are thyroid, testicular and Hodgkin's lymphoma. They are exposed to PFAS and other toxins.
