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Episode for February 5, 2016

The Allegheny FrontFebruary 5, 2016

In this episode, we explore the revolving door between the government and gas industry in Pennsylvania, and tag along with a team of researchers that's helping track down the pesticides that may be killing honeybees.

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A monarch butterfly lands on a blade of switchgrass in Michigan. An environmental group is trying to get monarchs listed on the federal Endangered Species List. Photo: Jim Hudgins / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Your Environment Update for February 3, 2016

The Allegheny FrontFebruary 3, 2016

Monarch butterflies are in serious trouble. But environmentalists don't all agree on the best way to save the species.

Your Environment Update

Study Shows Lead Exposure May Impact Several Generations

Rebecca WilliamsJanuary 29, 2016

Scientists have known for a long time that even low levels of lead can cause neurological problems in children. But a new study shows those impacts may be felt for generations.

HealthWater

Lead-Tainted Water Has a Long History in the U.S.

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 29, 2016

Back in the early 20th century, lead was considered the "Cadillac" of materials when it came to water pipes. And many cities are still dealing with the harmful impacts of lead's legacy.

HealthWater

Residents of Sebring, Ohio have been picking up bottled water after they learned some homes were found to have elevated levels of lead in their drinking water. Public officials knew months ago. But the community wasn’t officially informed until January 21. Photo: Julie Grant

In an Ohio Town, Officials Waited Months to Disclose Dangerous Lead Levels

Julie GrantJanuary 29, 2016

Residents of Sebring, Ohio recently learned that officials failed to notify them of dangerous levels of lead in their water supply.

HealthWater

Kurt Fristrup repairs a damaged recording system on a cattle pen in Colorado’s Pawnee National Grassland. Photo: Kerry Klein

Episode for January 29, 2016

The Allegheny FrontJanuary 29, 2016

In this episode, we explore how lead exposure may be impacting our DNA and check out new research that shows hearing the sounds of nature is good for our health.

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Kathy Knauer

The Allegheny FrontJanuary 27, 2016

Executive Producer Kathy came to radio by accident. She started out wanting to help a handful of dedicated volunteers produce a weekly environmental radio sh...

Your Environment Update for January 27, 2016

The Allegheny FrontJanuary 27, 2016

Researchers have known for a long time about the effects of lead exposure in children. But a new study shows those impacts may be felt for generations.

Your Environment Update

The Future of Coal

The Allegheny FrontJanuary 25, 2016

For over a century, coal from Appalachia helped drive the American economy. And while coal is still king in the nation's energy portfolio, that dominance is fac...

Would you eat crickets? The UN thinks you should. The bugs got a big PR boost in 2013, after the United Nations came out with a report pushing insects as an environmentally friendly protein. Photo: Julie Grant

Eating Crickets is Good for You—and the Planet

Julie GrantJanuary 22, 2016

Meat carries a bigger carbon footprint than most foods. But an Ohio couple is raising an environmentally friendly protein you can get behind—as long as you’re okay with eating insects.

Food and Agriculture

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Energy

Pa. Senate passes bill to let energy companies bypass state agencies for permits

Ohio orders company to suspend operations at 3 drilling wastewater wells

Ohio AG wants Pa. company held in contempt for failing to clean up radioactive drilling waste

Climate

Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?

EQT says fracked gas is a climate solution, but scientists call that deceptive greenwashing

New EPA rules cut carbon, mercury and other pollution from coal and gas plants

Health

A new book takes on the dangers of radioactivity in the oil and gas industry

Pa. schools can apply for up to $10M for environmental repairs

Federal Mine Safety Regulators Finally Focus on Silica Dust – With Thousands Of Miners Sick And Dying

Episode for February 5, 2016

Your Environment Update for February 3, 2016

Study Shows Lead Exposure May Impact Several Generations

Lead-Tainted Water Has a Long History in the U.S.

In an Ohio Town, Officials Waited Months to Disclose Dangerous Lead Levels

Episode for January 29, 2016

Kathy Knauer

Your Environment Update for January 27, 2016

The Future of Coal

Eating Crickets is Good for You—and the Planet