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

Kara Holsopple·July 26, 2019

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

Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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

Andy Kubis·July 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.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

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

Reid Frazier·July 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 Change Energy Podcasts Politics Pollution Your Environment Update

Art That Grows Awareness and Appreciation for Trees

Kara Holsopple·June 28, 2019

A Pittsburgh artist hopes to reconnect people to trees through Tree Pittsburgh's new exhibit FRUITFUL.

Conservation Culture Design Wild Pennsylvania Your Environment Update

Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking

Kara Holsopple·June 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.

Culture Energy Your Environment Update

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

PublicSource·May 31, 2019

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

Health Water Your Environment Update

Will Climate Change Matter in 2020?

Reid Frazier·May 24, 2019

There are 23 people vying for the chance to replace President Trump in the White House. What are they saying about climate change?

Climate Change Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

Field Trip Offers Look at Creatures of the Night

Anne Danahy·May 8, 2019

Vernal pools are easily overlooked by humans. But for frogs, salamanders and other animals, these temporary ponds are crucial for their existence.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

This company wants to recycle your plastic bags. There’s a lot riding on whether it succeeds.

WHYY·May 3, 2019

Plastic bags, shrink wrap, candy wrappers are all flexible plastic, but you can't recycle it curbside. One company is trying to change that.

Economy Technology Your Environment Update

That Time We Almost Stopped Climate Change…

Reid Frazier·April 26, 2019

Forty years ago, we almost stopped climate change. What happened? And more importantly, where does that leave us now? Author Nathaniel Rich has some answers.

Climate Change History Podcasts Your Environment Update

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