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Pollution from a Westmoreland Co. landfill caused problems for decades. Fracking waste made it worse

Inside Climate News·March 6, 2025

Max Environmental Technologies hazardous waste landfill in Westmoreland County has a history of compliance problems. Fracking waste, which is often radioactive, made it worse.

Energy Pollution Water Your Environment Update

Conservationists raise alarm over federal employee firings

Kara Holsopple·February 28, 2025

The program manager of the Western Virginia Highlands Conservancy on what employee firings at key agencies could mean for conservation efforts in her state and across the nation.

Conservation Politics Recreation Trump on Earth Wildlife Your Environment Update

Why was January Earth’s hottest on record?

Kara Holsopple·February 24, 2025

Global warming and loss of vegetation on the Earth’s surface are part of the story, but scientists aren’t sure what else could have caused the January milestone.

Climate Change Your Environment Update

Two people in bright yellow safety coats stand at the top of a hill of exposed dirt and rocks with debris mixed in.

The ‘horror story’ of hazardous waste in a small Pennsylvania town

Inside Climate News·February 23, 2025

An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an industrial landfill. What happens next is all too uncertain.

Health Pollution Water Your Environment Update

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As Trump takes aim at clean energy, will the Appalachian hydrogen hub survive?

Reid Frazier·February 7, 2025

Will Trump like hydrogen because it can be made with fossil fuels or will he say it's part of the "green scam"?

Climate Change Energy Trump on Earth Your Environment Update

Clairton Coke Works, near Pittsburgh, is Allegheny County's largest single source of particle pollution. Photo: Reid R. Frazier

Campaign pushes for more voices in the fight against air pollution in Allegheny County

Kara Holsopple·February 5, 2025

The "Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on Black and brown communities.

Economy Energy Environmental Justice Health Pollution Your Environment Update

Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power

Kara Holsopple·January 24, 2025

We break down President Donald Trump's executive orders that declare an energy emergency, prioritize drilling and pull back on wind and EV development.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution Transportation Trump on Earth Your Environment Update

Report: Clean energy workforce is growing in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain

Reid Frazier·January 22, 2025

The number of clean energy jobs is growing in Pennsylvania, but what will it take to keep the momentum going?

Climate Change Economy Energy Your Environment Update

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Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive

Floodlight·January 15, 2025

Utilities are delaying coal plant retirements and running them even when they cost more than renewable sources.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution Your Environment Update

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How could blocking Nippon Steel’s bid to buy U.S. Steel impact the region’s air quality?

Reid Frazier·January 8, 2025

President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, the region's largest source of air pollution. What might that mean for air quality?

Economy Health Your Environment Update

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