West Virginia residents are filing lawsuits against mining companies for contaminated water West Virginia Public BroadcastingSeptember 12, 2024 Residents along Indian Creek who say their water has been contaminated by coal mining are now taking legal action. EnergyHealthPollutionWater
Report calls for tougher lead testing standards for Pa. school districts Rachel McDevittSeptember 10, 2024 The report by PennEnvironment finds that schools can avoid remediation measures for lead contamination, while still being compliant with state law. HealthPollutionWater
New Freeport residents in court demanding clean water from EQT PublicSourceSeptember 10, 2024 A lawsuit seeks to compel the Pittsburgh-based gas firm to provide clean water to the Greene County hamlet after a 2022 fracking mishap. EnergyHealthPollutionWater
Environmental groups sue EPA over coke oven battery rules Julie GrantSeptember 5, 2024 They want the EPA to do more to protect nearby communities from hazardous pollutants like benzene, arsenic, lead and mercury. HealthPollution
Pa. schools get nearly $1 million to tackle lead contamination in drinking water Zoë ReadAugust 26, 2024 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. Health
Pa. mom starts non-profit to help everyone get healing power of nature Kat BolusAugust 9, 2024 The new nonprofit Wild Wellness promotes outdoor recreation as a key component of overall health and well-being in northeastern Pennsylvania. HealthRecreationWild Pennsylvania
Pa. heat advisories are outpacing the average rate this summer. Climate change plays a role Rachel McDevittJuly 22, 2024 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. Climate ChangeHealth
How the Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling could impact air quality in Pennsylvania Kara HolsoppleJuly 11, 2024 The court temporarily blocked an EPA rule to reduce cross-state pollution until a challenge to the rule plays out in federal court. HealthPollutionYour Environment Update
Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds Zoë ReadJuly 10, 2024 Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes. Climate ChangeHealth
Pennsylvania dairy workers, vets prepare for the bird flu Julia FraserJuly 9, 2024 While experts say the risk of bird flu for the public is low, dairy farmers are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Food and AgricultureHealth
