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Popular Backyard Fires Aren’t Fun for Everyone. Wood Smoke Is Bad for Your Health.
Wood smoke has ultrafine particles with toxins like benzene that penetrate deep into the lungs. Kids are more at risk.
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State Campgrounds Are Open in Yellow Phase Counties, But It’s Not Risk-Free
Camping is a great way to get out of the house, but you have to take precautions. Find out what's open at state parks.
River Alliance Charts Coordinated Path for the Ohio Watershed
The Ohio River Basin Alliance has several goals for the 15-state watershed like being a world-class destination for outdoor recreation.
Coronavirus Delays Conservation Efforts in Pennsylvania
From bird banding to monitoring fragile habitats, groups are postponing critical conservation research and activities.
DEP Says It’s Found Hundreds of New Violations for the Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County
Since January, DEP inspectors observed hillsides slip, erosion barriers fail and sediment getting into streams. Energy Transfer was fined $30 million for an explosion in 2018.
Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic
The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority."
Environmental Film Festival Now Showing in Your Living Room
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is canceled. But you can still watch many of the films online. See a list of our favorites.
Can Air Pollution Make Coronavirus Worse? Scientists Say Yes.
Air pollution could make COVID-19 worse possibly in both cases and severity. That's bad news for Pittsburgh.
Why Some Financial Analysts are Questioning Viability of Appalachian Plastics Hub
They cite factors like reduced demand for natural gas due to a warmer winter and decreased prices for plastic.
Yes, You Can Go Outside. As Long As You Listen to the Experts
Go ahead and get outdoors, but we have some good advice from an expert.
