Allegheny County Takes Aim at Air Pollution During Inversions
A new rule calls for industries in the Mon Valley to develop plans to lower air emissions during inversions that trap pollution close to the ground.
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Kids Make a Video Celebrating ‘Litter Gitters’ in Their Community
Budding filmmakers work on a project they hope will draw attention to the litter problem in Beaver County, and inspire other kids to make a difference.
Sunoco Pays $85,000 for Spills in 4 Counties from Its Mariner East Project
Spills from the Mariner East construction were in Blair, Cumberland, Juniata, and Lebanon counties. Sunoco already paid half a million dollars in fines for spills in Lebanon county last year.
Environmental Advocates Call on Legislature to Put More Money Toward Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
They want lawmakers to use some of the billions they have in federal dollars toward waterway cleanup that would benefit the Chesapeake Bay.
Mon Valley on Pace for Twice as Many Hydrogen Sulfide Violations as Last Year
The Clairton Coke Works is the biggest emitter of H2S in Pennsylvania and is "likely a substantial contributor" to the stinky toxic pollutant in the Mon Valley.
Town Hall Calls Attention to Pittsburgh Air Quality Problems
This is the third meeting of residents who want stricter controls of air pollution that plagues the Mon Valley and other Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
DEP to require landfills to test for radioactivity from fracking waste
The new requirement is to protect drinking water sources from radioactive materials found in fracking waste.
Group Says Tighter Radiation Controls of Drilling Waste Needed
An exemption in federal law leaves patchwork of state laws to protect public and workers.
Southwestern PA Network Takes On “Unnecessary” Environmental Risks for Cancer
Doctors, researchers, activists and cancer survivors hope to prevent cancers linked to environmental pollution.
Brownfields to Green Destinations: The History of Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails
Cleaning up Pittsburgh's riverfronts and creating an extensive trail system has taken decades. Today, they're a tourist destination.
