Black Lung Disease is Making a Comeback Among Appalachian Miners
Black Lung was supposed to be a disease of the past. But it now appears to be surging among coal miners in Ohio and West Virginia.
Health
Inside the EPA’s New Powers to Ban Toxic Chemicals
An overhaul of the country's chemical safety law gives the Environmental Protection Agency new authority to ban hazardous compounds like asbestos.
Why Many Pittsburgh-Area Schools Aren’t Testing for Lead or Radon
A PublicSource investigation digs into which Allegheny County schools are testing for environmental toxins, how often they're testing, and what steps they’re taking to correct problems.
Group of Doctors Says It’s Time to Hit ‘Pause’ on Fracking
The Pennsylvania Medical Society—which represents a quarter of the state’s doctors—is reversing course and calling for a moratorium on new hydraulic fracturing operations.
‘Crumb Rubber’ Fields Spark Health Debate at Pittsburgh-Area Schools
Pittsburgh-area schools have invested big money in modern artificial surfaces for football and soccer fields. But there's growing concern that they may pose a health risk.
Mountains Of Evidence
Concerns about how mountaintop removal coal mining has impacted the people of Appalachia are nearly as old as the practice itself. But some lingering health questions may finally have answers.
Doing a Home Radon Test is Easier Than You Think—And Could Save Your Life
Pennsylvania homes and buildings have some of the highest radon levels in the country—and they’re trending upward. But you can find out if you have a problem in your home for under $20.
Evidence Linking Chemicals and Learning Disorders Has Reached a ‘Tipping Point’
Environmental and health advocates have long suspected a link between chemical exposures and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. Now, one group says the growing body of evidence warrants public action.
IN PHOTOS: The Faces and Places of the Fracking Boom
We get a preview of a new exhibit from a collective of photographers that has been documenting the lives and landscapes transformed by Pennsylvania's fracking boom.
Two Men, One Coal-Ash Dump, No Answers
A coal ash dump an hour south of Pittsburgh may be causing health problems for a rural community and a nearby prison.
