In Clairton, a community deals with a fatal explosion at the U.S. Steel plant
Neighbors of U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works and its workers react to the explosion at the plant on Monday that killed two and sent 10 to the hospital.
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Second victim in Clairton coke plant blast identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.
A worker’s story of the deadly explosion at the Clairton coke plant
A worker who lived through the explosion and rescue efforts at the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, tells his story.
U.S. Steel: Workers were preparing maintenance job before Clairton Coke Works explosion
The plant was operating as normal before the blast, with crews preparing for a planned maintenance job. The investigation into the deadly blast is continuing.
Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems
The Clairton Coke Works has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations.
Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Ten plant workers required hospital treatment for injuries— five were listed in critical but stable condition, and five others were treated and released.
Why Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering (and what you can do about it)
A climate scientist and mom explains why the smoke is sticking around and who should stay indoors.
Health of Pittsburgh’s rivers has improved, but still faces threats from pollution, report says
A new report on Pittsburgh’s rivers shows ongoing threats to the waterways and calls for stricter regulations to reduce pollution.
You can borrow an induction cooktop at the local library
Millvale Tool Library recently acquired portable induction cooktops, available for the community to borrow for free. These energy-efficient appliances are a cleaner, climate-friendly alternative to gas stoves and can help improve indoor air quality.
West Virginia families sue EQT over fracking pollution
The families say several gas wells and a compressor station in the Wetzel County released harmful pollutants that made their children sick.
