Pennsylvanians asked to cut water use as state enters drought watch Rachel McDevittJune 23, 2023 In a drought watch, people are asked to curb their nonessential water use by 5-10%, like not overwatering their lawns. We have a full list. News
The Allegheny Front wins 3 Golden Quills and Best in Show The Allegheny FrontJune 1, 2023 Stories about Shell's ethane cracker, climate change and logging white oaks were honored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. News
Three months after the East Palestine derailment, deep anxiety lingers The Ohio NewsroomMay 16, 2023 East Palestine residents still grapple with physical and psychological impacts in the wake of the traumatic event. HealthNewsPollutionTransportation
As interest in buying homes tumbles, East Palestine home owners feel stuck with no escape Oliver MorrisonMarch 17, 2023 Many homeowners believe that, even if they wanted to move, no one would be willing to buy their homes because of fears of toxic chemicals. News
EPA awards more than $4 million for new air monitoring in Pa. environmental justice areas Reid FrazierNovember 4, 2022 The grants will pay for 11 projects around Pennsylvania, totaling $4.27 million, to monitor around communities overburdened by air pollution. News
State report shows strong natural gas production growth in 2021 Rachel McDevittDecember 3, 2021 After a bruising year in 2020, natural gas production and prices in Pennsylvania are on the rise this year. The state’s Independent Fiscal Office’s latest Na... EnergyNews
U.S. Steel is trying to block Allegheny County’s new coke oven rules Reid FrazierOctober 1, 2021 The new regulations target 'rotten egg' gas the plant has emitted dozens of times since 2020. News
FirstEnergy Admits to Defrauding the Public and Bribing Officials Julie GrantJuly 23, 2021 The power company has agreed to a $230 million penalty, in exchange for possible dismissal of the charges. EnergyNewsPolitics
Southwestern PA Network Takes On “Unnecessary” Environmental Risks for Cancer Julie GrantJuly 17, 2021 Doctors, researchers, activists and cancer survivors hope to prevent cancers linked to environmental pollution. Environmental JusticeHealthNewsPollution
Brownfields to Green Destinations: The History of Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails Katie BlackleyJuly 14, 2021 Cleaning up Pittsburgh's riverfronts and creating an extensive trail system has taken decades. Today, they're a tourist destination. NewsPollutionRecreationWater
