College students find greener protections for firefighters WDIYMay 31, 2024 As a class project, Lehigh University students came up with ways to protect firefighters from dangerous PFAS chemicals on the job. DesignHealthNews
The Allegheny Front wins Golden Quills for environment, health and public affairs The Allegheny FrontMay 29, 2024 Allegheny Front reporters won in several categories for their coverage of climate change and fracking. News
Why conservationists are pushing to get the new Farm Bill reauthorized Kara HolsoppleApril 12, 2024 The legislation that sets agricultural policy, including conservation programs, is being held up in Congress. Climate ChangeConservationFood and AgricultureNewsWild Pennsylvania
Secrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back Spotlight PAMarch 12, 2024 The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. News
Plant waste from a botanic garden creates natural habitat for injured birds Zoë ReadJanuary 4, 2024 Native plant waste helps not only injured birds but the people who take care of them. “It makes me want to get up and come to work." ConservationNewsWildlife
Lawsuit claims approvals to frack Ohio state lands violated law Julie GrantDecember 5, 2023 Environmental and hunting groups claim an Ohio commission failed to consider impacts of fracking on the environment, users of the properties and other factors required by Ohio law. News
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