A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant
The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is collecting samples from Synthomer, a chemical plant, in its effort to understand water pollution in the Mon.
Pollution
Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds
Statewide, more than half of 653 waterway sites tested had at least one day with potentially unsafe levels of the bacteria last year.
Environmental group claims DEP is falling behind reporting on underground mining damages in Pa.
The Citizens Coal Council says the quality of information in DEP’s latest report represents a backslide compared to previous ones.
Pa. DEP says landfill leachate poses no health risk. Environmentalists aren’t so sure.
A citizen group based in Westmoreland County hosted a webinar to share information about what they say is the report’s incomplete investigation of the potential harm to the Commonwealth.
U.S. Steel shows off its newest investment to a community divided
U.S. Steel says its new hot strip mill in Braddock will improve its environmental performance and productivity by replacing an aging operation.
Energy Transfer seeks to expand gas plant with history of problems in Washington County
The processing station has had multiple violations since beginning operations in 2020, and is trying to expand operations.
What you can do to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke exacerbates the air quality and poses a significant risk for people with asthma. But there are some ways to stay safe.
Pa. Rep. Lee introduces bill to boost black lung disease payments
Lee put forward the Support Our Miners Act in response to resolutions from municipalities across Allegheny County and Appalachia.
Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
The buoys slowly release algaecide, controlling the blooms before they ever fully form.
Groups say Nippon Steel investments will perpetuate coal and air pollution in the Mon Valley
They say upgrades don’t incorporate newer technologies but instead are "stopgap things to make U.S. Steel profitable in the short term."
