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Rare butterfly has found refuge at an unlikely place: a Pennsylvania military base
One reason: military activity has created meadows at the base, the butterfly's only known habitat in the Eastern U.S.
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Ohio Citizens Start Their Own Fracking Health Registry
The group says their effort will provide a baseline of health in fracking communities and will be able to determine if fracking is impacting people's health.
Instead of Catching Fireflies, Try Counting Them (and help science while you are at it)
Researchers want to know what affects fireflies and why are there a lot in some areas and none in others? But scientists can’t answer these questions until they have the data.
Love Fireflies? Here’s How to Safely Catch Them
Catching fireflies can be fun, but it may hurt them if done wrong. A firefly expert has some tips to do it right and use them to teach kids about nature.
Jobs and Risk — Atlantic Coast Pipeline Shutdown Divides W.Va.
Construction on the pipeline provided an economic boost to communities, that has since evaporated with the shutdown. Others say climate and health concerns outweigh any benefits.
Poison Hemlock, A Toxic, Invasive Plant, Is Popping Up In Pennsylvania
It's spreading rapidly along roadsides, pastures and disturbed land.
Trespass charges dropped against Atlantic Sunrise pipeline protesters
The charges were dropped in exchange for community service. The land they were trying to protect was taken by eminent domain.
Citizens Stepped in to Protect Water When Ohio Did Not
Citizens used a provision in the Clean Water Act to stop frack waste from harming the Mahoning River when Ohio regulators did not act.
Art That Grows Awareness and Appreciation for Trees
A Pittsburgh artist hopes to reconnect people to trees through Tree Pittsburgh's new exhibit FRUITFUL.
Groups criticize state budget slash of $10 million from environmental fund
The fund was established nearly two decades ago to support environmental programs.
