Mountains Of Evidence
Concerns about how mountaintop removal coal mining has impacted the people of Appalachia are nearly as old as the practice itself. But some lingering health questions may finally have answers.
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Trump Tells Oil and Gas Drillers They Will Like Him. Will They?
Typically, the Republican presidential candidate can count on lockstep support from the fossil fuel industry. But Donald Trump's unpredictability is leaving some oil and gas professionals wary.
Fight Feels Familiar For Tribes At North Dakota Pipeline Protest
A key reason why tribes from all over the country have joined the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline: Many of them have waged similar fights on their own lands.
A Giant Cheeseburger and the Fight Against Blight
Though vacant lots are often seen as the bane of many communities, a group of Pittsburgh artists is trying to reimagine them as an opportunity.
How Allegheny County is Trying to Move On from the Legacy of Blight
Allegheny County has more than 16,000 blighted properties. But citizens are discovering that vacant lots can be an opportunity to add green spaces to their neighborhoods.
Your Environment Update for September 14, 2016
We get a preview of Pittsburgh's inaugural Re:NEW Festival, an art and performance event that’s all about reusing materials and environmental sustainability.
Inspectors Saw Corrosion on Pipeline Years Before Explosion
Company officials say the natural gas pipeline that exploded in western Pennsylvania had corrosion issues dating back to 2012—leaving some asking whether the accident could have been prevented.
Could Shell’s Ethane Cracker Erase Recent Gains in Air Quality?
Shell's new petrochemical facility in western Pennsylvania could bring emissions of some air pollutants back to levels the region hasn't seen since the 1990s.
Doing a Home Radon Test is Easier Than You Think—And Could Save Your Life
Pennsylvania homes and buildings have some of the highest radon levels in the country—and they’re trending upward. But you can find out if you have a problem in your home for under $20.
Natural Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania are Up. Here’s Why.
Our energy reporter Reid Frazier digs into the state's new data on air pollution from oil and gas sites in Pennsylvania.
