Bhopal survivors bring message about chemical exposures to Western Pa., East Palestine
Bhopal survivors address residents exposed to toxic chemicals from the East Palestine derailment and Shell's ethane cracker.
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Allegheny County is offering $5M to support clean air projects. No one has applied
Municipalities and organizations can submit ideas for fleet electrification, tree canopy expansion, equipment electrification, and climate resiliency/adaptation projects. But do it ASAP!
Scientists skeptical of oil and gas company’s claim that its fracking ‘poses no public health risks’
CNX is conducting its own air emissions testing as part of a collaboration with the state of Pennsylvania.
West Virginia residents are filing lawsuits against mining companies for contaminated water
Residents along Indian Creek who say their water has been contaminated by coal mining are now taking legal action.
Report calls for tougher lead testing standards for Pa. school districts
The report by PennEnvironment finds that schools can avoid remediation measures for lead contamination, while still being compliant with state law.
New Freeport residents in court demanding clean water from EQT
A lawsuit seeks to compel the Pittsburgh-based gas firm to provide clean water to the Greene County hamlet after a 2022 fracking mishap.
Environmental groups sue EPA over coke oven battery rules
They want the EPA to do more to protect nearby communities from hazardous pollutants like benzene, arsenic, lead and mercury.
Pa. schools get nearly $1 million to tackle lead contamination in drinking water
A 2021 study found that of 65 Pennsylvania school districts surveyed, 91% of water tests detected lead. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children.
Pa. mom starts non-profit to help everyone get healing power of nature
The new nonprofit Wild Wellness promotes outdoor recreation as a key component of overall health and well-being in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Pa. heat advisories are outpacing the average rate this summer. Climate change plays a role
Since June, 18 heat advisories have been issued in Pennsylvania - that’s 13 more than the average for this time period over the last two decades.
