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.
Health
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.
How the Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling could impact air quality in Pennsylvania
The court temporarily blocked an EPA rule to reduce cross-state pollution until a challenge to the rule plays out in federal court.
Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds
Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.
Pennsylvania dairy workers, vets prepare for the bird flu
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.
