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The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group

Kara Holsopple·April 18, 2023

Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation.

Climate Change Conservation Water Your Environment Update

Environmental groups sue to stop fracking in Ohio State parks

Julie Grant·April 14, 2023

Groups are suing to halt a new law that went into effect on April 7 that would accelerate gas drilling under state-owned lands, like parks, until new rules are in place.

Conservation Energy Your Environment Update

Frogs and Salamanders Get a New Habitat at Ohiopyle State Park

Kara Holsopple·April 7, 2023

Amphibians will use a vernal pool to mate and lay eggs. Their young will mature in the temporary pond and then head back into the woods. They will return next year to continue the cycle.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

A new book looks at the Donora smog disaster and its lessons for today

Kara Holsopple·April 3, 2023

A new book looks at the 1948 environmental disaster that sickened thousands and left 21 dead and why it still resonates today.

Culture History Pollution Your Environment Update

U.S. Steel reaches tentative settlement with Allegheny County, groups over air pollution following 2018 fire

Reid Frazier·March 29, 2023

The federal lawsuit had asked for $42 million fine for U.S. Steel under the Clean Air Act. The fire knocked out pollution controls for more than 100 days.

Health Pollution Your Environment Update

Former EPA official calls agency’s response in East Palestine too weak

Reid Frazier·March 24, 2023

Judith Enck says U.S. EPA is deferring too much to Ohio agencies, which don't have enough expertise and experience in dealing with chemical emergencies.

Pollution Transportation Your Environment Update

Spring arrived early for some this year. And it’s complicated

Kara Holsopple·March 16, 2023

Climate change is making record-breaking early springs more likely. There are downsides and some upsides, too.

Climate Change Conservation Your Environment Update

Oak trees take center stage at a federal courthouse

Julie Grant·March 9, 2023

An environmental group is suing to stop the U.S. Forest Service from moving forward with a project that would clear-cut 1600 acres in the Wayne National Forest

Conservation Your Environment Update

A Pa. Supreme Court decision says groups that appeal environmental permits can recoup legal fees from companies

Kara Holsopple·March 3, 2023

Appealing environmental permits is expensive. The decision can make it more cost-effective.

Energy Your Environment Update

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Activists look to outside researchers for answers on soil and water safety in East Palestine

Kara Holsopple·February 24, 2023

We spoke with River Valley Organizing, an East Liverpool, Ohio nonprofit, about its effort to secure independent soil and water testing.

Health Transportation Water Your Environment Update

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