Watchdogs Say New Toxic Chemical Rules Are a Bust for Consumers
Congress is set to update a 40-year-old law regulating toxic chemicals in everyday products. But a watchdog group says the new regs were basically written by and for industry.
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Location of Lead Water Pipes Is Often Anybody’s Guess
The bad news: Authorities estimate there are tens of thousands of lead water pipes in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Even worse, no one knows exactly where they are.
Why Aren’t More Kids Tested for Lead?
Despite the well-known risks of lead toxicity, it’s still not mandated that all children be tested for lead in Pennsylvania.
If Lead Paint Was Banned 40 Years Ago, Why Is It Still a Problem?
Lead was banned as an ingredient in paint in 1978. But many Pennsylvanians are still living in homes containing lead paint.
Two Families Determined to Fight on in Fracking Lawsuit
While others settled fracking lawsuits, two Pennsylvania families remain resolute in pursuing their case against one of the biggest drillers in the region.
Radioactive Scrap Metal Found in Beaver County Poses No Risk
This week, a scrapyard in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania was temporarily shut down after officials found materials with elevated levels of radiation.
Air Pollution from Energy Industry Costs $130 Billion a Year
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting a price tag on the health costs of burning fossil fuels.
Study Shows Lead Exposure May Impact Several Generations
Scientists have known for a long time that even low levels of lead can cause neurological problems in children. But a new study shows those impacts may be felt for generations.
Lead-Tainted Water Has a Long History in the U.S.
Back in the early 20th century, lead was considered the "Cadillac" of materials when it came to water pipes. And many cities are still dealing with the harmful impacts of lead's legacy.
In an Ohio Town, Officials Waited Months to Disclose Dangerous Lead Levels
Residents of Sebring, Ohio recently learned that officials failed to notify them of dangerous levels of lead in their water supply.
