The Consequences of Lead Exposure for Kids are Scary. Talking About it Doesn’t Have to Be.
Kids can get exposed to lead through paint, dust and drinking water. Then what?
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How Climate Change Hurts Kids’ Health
More severe storms, rising sea levels and temperatures will affect all of us in one way or another. But children are uniquely vulnerable.
How Toxic are Your Beauty Products?
Just because it's on a shelf, doesn't mean it's safe. And the Environmental Working Group found that African-American women have fewer options for healthier haircare products.
Many Hair Care Products for African-American Women are Toxic. That’s Changing.
Many African-American women feel pressure to straighten and relax their hair, and that often means using chemicals that could have serious health implications.
Essay: Switching to Safer Hair Products Not So Easy
The Allegheny Front’s summer intern, 17-year old Anesa Reed, started taking a closer look at the hair products she and her friends like most. Here’s her story.
Asbestos is Still Killing People. Why Hasn’t Our Government Banned It?
Many people think asbestos is a product and problem of the past. But there's a third wave of the disease linked to up to 15,000 deaths a year.
Study Shows Area the Size of Delaware Affected By Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
An area roughly the size of Delaware has been mined for coal in Appalachia using mountaintop removal, according...
Trump Administration Rolls Back Coal Ash Rules Aimed at Groundwater Protection
The loosening of federal rules comes despite data showing coal ash ponds are leaking in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
8 Black Lung Indictments Allege Coal Mine Managers Lied About Health Safety
Former Kentucky miners described being pressured to cover up coal dust monitors meant to protect them. New research shows a resurgence in black lung disease.
Read the Label: Chemical Safety Under the EPA
The way the EPA regulates chemicals is changing. It's a policy shift that could prove deadly.
