Rare Opportunity: Researchers See Potential In Mining Coal Waste
Could this type of coal pollution produce valuable ingredients for electronic technology and national security?
Water
At Public Hearing, Multi-State Compact Asked to Do More to Protect Ohio River
ORSANCO is gathering comments on its latest proposal to address water quality standards for the Ohio River. Many are concerned about pollution from the petrochemical industry.
Report: Coal Ash Contamination Widespread in U.S., Pa.
A new report finds coal ash pollution is leaking into groundwater at nine power plants around Pennsylvania and over 200 nationwide. One western Pa. site has arsenic 372 times the 'safe' level.
Voters Approve New Rights for Lake Erie
Toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie prompted Toledo residents to vote to give the lake rights that can be defended in court.
Pa. to Begin Process of Setting Health Limit for Two PFAS Chemicals
As EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people ‘can’t wait’ for federal government.
Ohio River Compact Decides to Keep Pollution Standards
ORSANCO commissioners agreed to maintain their water quality standards, not eliminate them as proposed. A new plan will be out in the coming weeks.
Freshwater Mussel Hatchery Aims to Reestablish Colonies in Pennsylvania Waters
Mussels are a natural filter, cleaning up muddy water and allowing more sunlight into the water. A new hatchery hopes to raise a half a million mussels a year for the Delaware and Susquehanna watersheds.
America’s Freshwater is Getting Saltier. And That’s Not Good.
Contributing to the problem is all that rock salt we put on sidewalks and roads.
EPA Says it Will Begin to Regulate PFOA and PFOS This Year
Long-awaited Action Plan will also look at whether to regulate other PFAS chemicals, step up monitoring.
Ohio River Compact Considers Vote to Eliminate Its Pollution Standards
UPDATE: ORSANCO commissioners have decided against a move to eliminate its water pollution standards. Instead, the agency will consider alternative proposals and go out for more public comment.
