Bhopal survivors bring message about chemical exposures to Western Pa., East Palestine
Bhopal survivors address residents exposed to toxic chemicals from the East Palestine derailment and Shell's ethane cracker.
Pollution
Judge approves $600 million settlement for Ohio derailment but not everyone is satisfied
A federal judge approved the settlement between residents and Norfolk Southern for the damage caused by its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Should the federal government support a massive recycling plant in Erie that will make plastics for steelmaking?
Supporters see an opportunity to reuse plastic waste and create jobs, while some residents and environmental groups say it’s a bad idea.
Allegheny County is offering $5M to support clean air projects. No one has applied
Municipalities and organizations can submit ideas for fleet electrification, tree canopy expansion, equipment electrification, and climate resiliency/adaptation projects. But do it ASAP!
Scientists skeptical of oil and gas company’s claim that its fracking ‘poses no public health risks’
CNX is conducting its own air emissions testing as part of a collaboration with the state of Pennsylvania.
West Virginia residents are filing lawsuits against mining companies for contaminated water
Residents along Indian Creek who say their water has been contaminated by coal mining are now taking legal action.
Report calls for tougher lead testing standards for Pa. school districts
The report by PennEnvironment finds that schools can avoid remediation measures for lead contamination, while still being compliant with state law.
New Freeport residents in court demanding clean water from EQT
A lawsuit seeks to compel the Pittsburgh-based gas firm to provide clean water to the Greene County hamlet after a 2022 fracking mishap.
Environmental groups sue EPA over coke oven battery rules
They want the EPA to do more to protect nearby communities from hazardous pollutants like benzene, arsenic, lead and mercury.
120,000 pounds of debris pulled from Pittsburgh’s rivers in ongoing cleanup
The cleanup fleet first tackled recyclable metal debris but will soon pull fiberglass boats, pieces of old docks, and other non-recyclables out of the water.
