PFAS Contamination is Likely at Pittsburgh Airport

Oliver MorrisonAugust 14, 2019

PFAS can make its way into water supplies. If the Allegheny County Airport Authority doesn’t investigate, some lawyers say it could find itself in legal jeopardy. 

Hazardous to Your HealthHealthWaterYour Environment Update

Trump on Earth: Fact Checking Trump’s Environmental Speech

Reid FrazierAugust 2, 2019

On our Trump on Earth podcast, we fact checked the presidents speech where he touted his environmental record as creating the “cleanest air” and “crystal clean” water.

PodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

“Superpower” Book Highlights Struggle to Increase Renewable Energy on the Grid

Kara HolsoppleAugust 2, 2019

Getting wind power from places that can generate lots of it, to places that need energy proved to be a big obstacle for one pioneer.

EnergyYour Environment Update

Dr. Karen Hacker Leaves a Legacy of Success and Criticism at the Allegheny County Health Department

Kara HolsoppleJuly 26, 2019

Dr. Hacker wins praise for her tackling of chronic diseases, but some say her efforts to improve air quality weren't enough.

HealthPollutionYour Environment Update

Instead of Catching Fireflies, Try Counting Them (and help science while you are at it)

Andy KubisJuly 19, 2019

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. 

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

So Long Clean Power Plan. It Was Nice Knowing You.

Reid FrazierJuly 2, 2019

Our guest in this Trump on Earth episode says if Trump's replacement plan holds up in court, it could hamstring future presidents from tackling climate change.

Climate ChangeEnergyPodcastsPoliticsPollutionYour Environment Update

A Tick Researcher’s Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors

Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019

One tip: walk in the center of the trail. Ticks like to attach themselves to long grasses. No need to use DEET.

HealthRecreationYour Environment Update

Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking

Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019

Eliza Griswold's book chronicles the story of the Haneys as they try to get the drilling company to take responsibility for pollution near her home.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Report details PFAS contamination near Pittsburgh airport that ‘likely’ extends beyond military base boundaries

Oliver MorrisonMay 31, 2019

PFAS chemicals are linked to a variety of health concerns like low birthweight, thyroid problems and cancer.

HealthWaterYour Environment Update

Bee Watchers Needed

Kara HolsoppleMay 24, 2019

Citizen scientists can get up close and personal with some of the bees, flies and ants that pollinate wildflowers.

ConservationFood and AgricultureWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update