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Forest Soils are Absorbing Less Methane. Here’s Why That Matters.

Rebecca WilliamsAugust 17, 2018

The trend could explain, in part, rising atmospheric levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh’s Air Quality is Better, But Still Not Great

Jakob LazzaroAugust 17, 2018

Although the city is a far cry from the old adage “hell with the lid off,” Pittsburgh still struggles with pollution.

Pollution

Episode for July 27, 2018

The Allegheny FrontJuly 27, 2018

This week on The Allegheny Front, Native American burial sites, gas wells and private property rights. And satellite imagery shows just how much land in Appalachia has been disturbed by mountaintop removal mining. Plus, we know about a great hot dog stand. But you have to take a river tube to get to it.

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Asbestos is Still Killing People. Why Hasn’t Our Government Banned It?

Kara HolsoppleJuly 27, 2018

Many people think asbestos is a product and problem of the past. But there's a third wave of the disease linked to up to 15,000 deaths a year.

Hazardous to Your HealthHealthPoliticsYour Environment Update

Pennsylvania Plans to Fight Trump Administration on Car Emission Standards

Katie MeyerJuly 27, 2018

State officials are criticizing an anticipated EPA proposal that would roll back Obama-era mileage standards designed to combat climate-changing emissions.

PoliticsPollution

Trump Administration Rolls Back Coal Ash Rules Aimed at Groundwater Protection

Reid FrazierJuly 20, 2018

The loosening of federal rules comes despite data showing coal ash ponds are leaking in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.

EnergyHazardous to Your HealthHealthWater

Town Raises a Stink Over Factory Hog Farm

Julie GrantJuly 20, 2018

2018 has been a record year for the number of hogs produced in the state. But for some communities, this isn't good news.

Food and AgriculturePollution

Three Pittsburgh Parks Vying to be Added to National Register of Historic Places

Kara HolsoppleJuly 12, 2018

Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. But efforts are underway to get three more parks listed by 2020: Frick Park, Highland Park, and Riverview Park.

ConservationCultureHistoryWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Allegheny County fines U.S. Steel $1M for Clairton Coke Works air pollution

Reid FrazierJune 29, 2018

The health department says pollution at the plant has gotten worse since, leading to dozens of violations. The agency also said U.S. Steel employees tried to mask air violations.

NewsPollution

Why are Pennsylvania Bears Getting Mange?

Sarah BodenJune 29, 2018

The Game Commission has medication to help bears infected with mange, so people are encouraged to report sightings of animals with bald spots or those that appear underweight.

Wildlife

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Energy

Residents near Mountain Valley Pipeline say details are scarce

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

Ohio orders company to suspend operations at 3 drilling wastewater wells

Climate

Pittsburgh Regional Transit aims to reduce emissions in first-ever climate plan

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

Health

Pittsburgh public schools reaches milestone for removing lead in drinking water fountains

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

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