Allegheny County Issues Nearly $800K in Fines for Clairton Coke Works Violations
The fines against U.S. Steel are for air pollution and permit violations that occurred at the U.S. Steel plant last year.
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We Mapped the Toxic Wastewater Discharges Along the Ohio River. Here’s What We Learned.
The roughly 6,900 toxic-containing wastewater discharges along the Ohio River are mapped out, including how much they spew annually. But public records only tell part of the story.
Wolf Says Despite GOP Compromise, Drilling Bill Poses Too Much Environmental Risk
Republicans are pushing for looser regulations on conventional oil and gas drillers, who generally run small operations and work with relatively shallow wells.
The Minds Behind Louisville’s Riverfront Revival
The Ohio River’s image in Louisville went from from dumping ground and coal barge causeway to natural resource and recreation trail.
A Lasting Legacy: DuPont, C8 Contamination and the Community Left to Grapple With the Consequences
PFAS chemicals found in Dupont's Teflon products left a legacy of toxic pollution in Parkersburg and Vienna, West Virginia.
Fighting for the Ohio River Watershed’s Mussels
The Ohio River system has more mussel species than any other river system on earth, except the Mississippi. Scientists are working to get to the bottom of their mysterious disappearance.
Thyroid Cancer Study Re-Ignites Debate over Three Mile Island Accident
Many thyroid cancer patients point to the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island 40 years ago as the cause of their disease. A Penn State College of Medicine study shows a correlation.
Residents with PFAS-Contaminated Well Water in Limbo as DEP Investigates
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Jessica Cutaiar never liked the taste of her well water. Now she knows it is contaminated with PFAS, a chemical used in fire retardant foam.
An Ohio River Community Bands Together to Slow Runoff and Add Greenspace
Newport, Kentucky is embracing green infrastructure as a solution to its sewage woes. They're planting trees, replacing concrete and planting rain gardens.
A Third of Pa. Drinking Water Samples Contained Toxic PFAS Chemicals
The state says there’s ‘no widespread contamination.’ There's no consensus on how much of the PFAS class of chemicals is too much.
