‘Unbuilding’: What Might Happen if Dams are Removed in the Ohio River Watershed Julie Grant·October 29, 2021Removing small unused dams improves safety and fish habitat, but not everyone is on board.ConservationGood RiverRecreationWaterWild Pennsylvania
Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River Julie Grant·May 1, 2020Plastic pellets can escape petrochemical plants like the one Shell is building in Beaver County, Pa. Is the Ohio Valley ready?Good RiverPollutionWater
Whose Job Is it to Reduce Toxic Mercury in the Ohio River? Jeff Brooks-Gillies·May 1, 2020The 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. Good RiverHealthPollutionWater
Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic Julie Grant·April 30, 2020The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority." CoronavirusEconomyEnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom
Gov. Wolf and Ag Secretary Talk Food Supply, Meat Processing Plants Julie Grant·April 30, 2020Gov. Wolf said the food supply is stable. He also said food workers won't go into plants if they feel unsafe.CoronavirusFood and Agriculture
DEP Approves Injection Well in Plum, But Uncertain Economy Might Put Project on Hold Reid Frazier·April 24, 2020The well will be used to dispose of fracking wastewater, but the economic slowdown from the pandemic has put the project on hold.Energy
