EPA decision could lead to reversal of clean air gains
In January, the EPA announced the economic value of human health benefits will no longer be a factor in air pollution regulations for soot and smog.
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New symptom tracker, trial aim to document residents’ symptoms after East Palestine train derailment
A new tool for East Palestine residents is helping researchers document health changes stemming from the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Ohio senator failed to disclose ties to well companies, complaint alleges
Environmental advocates claim that Sen. Brian Chavez pushed legislation that would benefit him and his family, and failed to disclose financial ties to at least five oil and gas companies.
Research projects look at health of humans and dogs in East Palestine, 3 years after the train derailment
Long term liver health, how chemicals affect dogs, sharing lessons learned with other disasters and environmental justice are all areas of research since 2023.
What closing the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette means for the region’s environmental reporting
Don Hopey and David Templeton covered environmental news for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette before retiring. When reporters stop covering the environment, "the public is not hearing the information it needs to hear."
Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method
Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternatives.
Coal communities accuse Congress of breaking its promise to clean up abandoned mine lands
The House passed a bill that would “repurpose” $500 million meant for cleaning up environmental and safety hazards caused by decades of coal mining.
Takeaways from frack waste investigation in Pennsylvania
Inside Climate News found lax state oversight of solid waste from oil and gas drilling, despite new findings that it's more radioactive than previously thought.
Pa. environmental groups appeal permit for massive gas power plant meant to fuel data center
The proposed 4.4 gigawatt gas-fired plant would generate enough power for more than 3 million homes and emit more greenhouse gases each year than all the cars on Pennsylvania’s roads.
Road salt remains in waterways months after winter storms, according to new data
Road salt applied in the winter runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.
