How lead pollution impacts infant health
A new study finds a relationship between lead concentrations in the air and infant deaths.
Health
U.S. Steel agrees to $1.5 M settlement for residents living near Edgar Thomson Plant over air pollution complaint
Anyone seeking to become part of the class action lawsuit can sign onto the suit by March 31. A hearing on settlement is scheduled for April 15.
The ‘horror story’ of hazardous waste in a small Pennsylvania town
An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an industrial landfill. What happens next is all too uncertain.
Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
Bird flu is killing wild birds and mammals, too
The highly pathogenic avian flu strain is infecting animals and people on dairy and poultry farms, but mortality is rising among wild birds, mammals, and even pet cats.
U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosion sends two workers to hospital, idles battery
Outdoor pollution levels rose around the plant after the explosion, but never exceeded federal short-term clean air standards.
Campaign pushes for more voices in the fight against air pollution in Allegheny County
The "Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on Black and brown communities.
New lawsuit makes first wrongful death claims from toxic Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine
A group of 744 East Palestine area residents are also suing the CDC and EPA for negligence and response failures.
2 years after train derailment in East Palestine, some residents worry about liver disease
Researchers are tracking some residents who became sick from contamination from the derailment and chemical releases for long-term health impacts like liver disease.
How could blocking Nippon Steel’s bid to buy U.S. Steel impact the region’s air quality?
President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, the region's largest source of air pollution. What might that mean for air quality?
