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What Happens When You Start Worrying That the Air is Making You Sick?

Julie Grant·June 2, 2017

The Clairton Coke plant - the largest in the country - has become something of a lightening rod in this community. And the town is full of people who are new to understanding what's going on and becoming active for the first time. Meet three of them.

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Is the Natural Gas in Your Home Upping Your Radon Risk?

Julie Grant·May 26, 2017

Researchers are now looking at whether natural gas coming from the Marcellus Shale could be bringing a deadly carcinogen into Pennsylvanians' homes.

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Deciphering “lead free” labels at the store isn’t always easy

Rebecca Williams·May 25, 2017

Old pipes aren't the only way lead can get into your drinking water. The faucets and fittings and solder on the pipes inside your house can also contain lead. But if you want to replace older plumbing, it’s not always easy to find the right products at the hardware store.

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Louisianans Can Tell You What Pennsylvania’s Petrochemical Industry Might Look Like

Reid Frazier·April 7, 2017

If a petrochemical boom is heading to western Pennsylvania — as it now appears to be — there are some big lessons we can learn from residents living in the shadow of Louisiana's "Chemical Corridor."

Energy Health The Coming Chemical Boom

If You Think You Have Lead Paint in Your Home, Here’s What To Do About It

Kara Holsopple·March 31, 2017

If you have an older home, there's a pretty good chance you also have lead paint. But there are some simple things you can do to keep your family safe.

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What Do You Do When Your Child Has High Lead Levels?

Liz Reid·March 31, 2017

First things first — don't panic. There is plenty you can do to protect your children, and if you take the necessary steps, most kids recover just fine.

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What’s the Most Effective Way to Get Lead Out of Your Water?

Liz Reid·March 31, 2017

Filters? Flushing your water line for a few minutes? Or total water line replacement? We dig into the best options for homeowners.

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Lead-Tainted Water is a Big Problem in Pittsburgh. So is Lead in the City’s Soil.

Kara Holsopple·March 31, 2017

It's almost gardening season. Here's how to protect yourself from the hidden poison that could be lurking in your backyard.

Food and Agriculture Health

As in Flint, Cost-Cutting May Be to Blame for Pittsburgh’s High Lead Levels

Reid Frazier·March 24, 2017

The decision to switch to a cheaper, less-effective treatment chemical was likely a major contributor to the recent spike in lead levels in Pittsburgh's drinking water.

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What’s the Best Way to Protect People from Lead-Tainted Drinking Water?

Julie Grant·March 24, 2017

Some say it's better corrosion control. Others say it's getting lead service lines out of the system altogether. But many observers agree that current federal regulations are totally inadequate.

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What Happens When You Start Worrying That the Air is Making You Sick?

Is the Natural Gas in Your Home Upping Your Radon Risk?

Deciphering “lead free” labels at the store isn’t always easy

Louisianans Can Tell You What Pennsylvania’s Petrochemical Industry Might Look Like

If You Think You Have Lead Paint in Your Home, Here’s What To Do About It

What Do You Do When Your Child Has High Lead Levels?

What’s the Most Effective Way to Get Lead Out of Your Water?

Lead-Tainted Water is a Big Problem in Pittsburgh. So is Lead in the City’s Soil.

As in Flint, Cost-Cutting May Be to Blame for Pittsburgh’s High Lead Levels

What’s the Best Way to Protect People from Lead-Tainted Drinking Water?