Pennsylvania DEP Says It’s Time to Step Out of the Tech Dark Ages
No Wi-Fi. That's right—the Pennsylvania DEP still doesn't have Wi-Fi. But DEP Secretary John Quigley says one of his top priorities is to bring the agency into the 21st century.
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Lead Detected in Pittsburgh’s Drinking Water on the Rise Since 1999
The city is in compliance with federal guidelines, but lead levels detected in Pittsburgh’s drinking water in 2013 were just shy of a federal limit that prompts major corrective action.
Study Says Gas Drilling is Happening Too Close to Homes
Is fracking happening too close to homes and schools? According to a new analysis by a group of scientists, the answer is yes.
Inside the Fight to Frack Penn Township
New communities in southwestern Pennsylvania are still experiencing the ups and downs that occur when fracking comes to town, even though gas prices have declined.
Researchers Find New Industrial Chemical in Great Lakes Trout
In 2006, the EPA phased out a chemical that was leaching into the food web. But now, that chemical's replacement is showing up in Great Lakes fish.
Radioactive Scrap Metal Found in Beaver County Poses No Risk
This week, a scrapyard in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania was temporarily shut down after officials found materials with elevated levels of radiation.
Your Environment Update for February 24, 2016
A new study has detected an industrial chemical—introduced to replace a more harmful chemical—is showing up in Great Lakes lake trout.
Historic Supreme Court Decision Puts Climate Change Plan in Limbo
A surprise decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the cornerstone of Obama's plan to combat climate change.
Catholic Pastoral Letter Shares Stories of Hope, Struggle in Appalachia
Catholic leaders in Appalachia have released a new edition of their 'pastoral letter' to highlight the struggle for social and environmental justice across the region.
Your Environment Update for February 10, 2016
The coal industry is breathing easier after a surprise decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that freezes implementation of Obama's Clean Power Plan.
