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With Environmental Justice For All?

Julie Grant·June 23, 2017

The EPA’s Environmental Justice office is meant to defend communities that face a disproportionate share of the effects of pollution. But the office’s funding could be cut entirely in President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal.

Environmental Justice Politics Your Environment Update

It’s Not Paris or Pittsburgh. It’s the Planet.

Reid Frazier·June 9, 2017

President Trump fulfilled one of his biggest campaign promises in taking the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord. But could his decision lead to more climate action, not less?

Climate Change Podcasts Politics Pollution Your Environment Update

Acosta Deep Coal Mine in Somerset County

Trump Touts a New PA Mine. But is Coal Actually Rebounding?

Reid Frazier·June 8, 2017

By all accounts, the coal industry is in a steep decline. Mines have been shutting down for about a decade. So why is one in Somerset County about to open?

Economy Politics Your Environment Update

CMU Scientists Help Clairton Residents Find Out What’s In Their Air

Kara Holsopple·June 2, 2017

A research team at Carnegie Mellon is one year into a three-year project to help people in the Pittsburgh region learn more about pollutants they’re exposed to through the air. It’s funded through the EPA’s Air Pollution Monitoring for Communities program, and it was one of only six projects funded throughout the country.

Environmental Justice Hazardous to Your Health Health Pollution Your Environment Update

Life Smells Better After Shenango

Julie Grant·June 1, 2017

Last year the Shenango Coke Works closed. This spring some of the people who fought it are celebrating by telling their stories of living downwind from one of the region's biggest and most visible polluters.

Environmental Justice Hazardous to Your Health Pollution Your Environment Update

Deciphering “lead free” labels at the store isn’t always easy

Rebecca Williams·May 25, 2017

Old pipes aren't the only way lead can get into your drinking water. The faucets and fittings and solder on the pipes inside your house can also contain lead. But if you want to replace older plumbing, it’s not always easy to find the right products at the hardware store.

Health Hidden Poison Your Environment Update

Want to Save Monarch Butterflies? Start Planting Milkweed

The Allegheny Front·May 17, 2017

If Monarch butterflies are going to stay off the endangered species list, they need more to eat. And it’s up to us to feed them.

Wildlife Your Environment Update

Lake Erie Hackers

Julie Grant·May 11, 2017

What happens when you challenge coders, hackers and engineers to solve Lake Erie's water problems? The ideas start flowing.

Pollution Water Your Environment Update

Birds Breed Early to Catch Up to Climate Change

Kara Holsopple·May 5, 2017

New research shows that in order for some early birds to catch the worm they have to breed sooner. The new behavior is an example of how birds in western Pennsylvania are adapting to climate change according to a new study from Powdermill Nature Reserve.

Climate Change Wildlife Your Environment Update

Standing Up for Science

Kara Holsopple·April 19, 2017

Scientists and others will take to the streets this Saturday for the March on Science in Pittsburgh. An atmospheric chemist shares his reason for speaking out.

Climate Change Politics Your Environment Update

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