Trump’s Executive Order to Keep Meat Plants Open Could Be Risky. Here’s Why.
On this episode of our Trump on Earth podcast, balancing worker safety with the food supply is risky business.
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DEP Says It’s Found Hundreds of New Violations for the Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County
Since January, DEP inspectors observed hillsides slip, erosion barriers fail and sediment getting into streams. Energy Transfer was fined $30 million for an explosion in 2018.
Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River
Plastic pellets can escape petrochemical plants like the one Shell is building in Beaver County, Pa. Is the Ohio Valley ready?
Whose Job Is it to Reduce Toxic Mercury in the Ohio River?
The brain-harming metal is discharged directly into the river or carried to it on air currents. Some argue authorities are doing too little to stop both routes of pollution.
Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic
The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority."
DEP Approves Injection Well in Plum, But Uncertain Economy Might Put Project on Hold
The well will be used to dispose of fracking wastewater, but the economic slowdown from the pandemic has put the project on hold.
DEP Reaches Agreement with Range Resources Over Air Violations
The two Washington County communities where the violations took place can apply to use part of the nearly $200,000 fine toward local parks and pollution reduction efforts.
500 Construction Workers to Go Back to Work on Shell’s Ethane Cracker
State officials say part of the construction is considered an essential business, and will monitor Shell's activities.
EPA Rolls Back Air Regulations for Waste Coal Plants in Western Pa., W.Va.
The industry argued that waste coal isn't high enough quality to meet the pollution standards. Environmental groups say the move is bad for public health.
The Storied Life of a Pennsylvania Lamb Farm Family
Local food pioneers, John and Sukey Jamison have been celebrated by such famous chefs as Julia Child. After more than four decades, they're still selling their lamb in Western Pennsylvania.
