Mineworkers’ Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Lack of COVID-19 Safety Rules

Reid FrazierJune 19, 2020

Unions say coal miners are at a high risk for COVID-19 because of cramped quarters and exposure to silica and diesel emissions.

CoronavirusEnergy

Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic

Julie GrantApril 30, 2020

The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority."

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Gov. Wolf and Ag Secretary Talk Food Supply, Meat Processing Plants

Julie GrantApril 30, 2020

Gov. Wolf said the food supply is stable. He also said food workers won't go into plants if they feel unsafe.

CoronavirusFood and Agriculture

Small Farms and Markets Rethink How to Get Local Food to Customers

Julie GrantApril 17, 2020

The city of Pittsburgh's markets won't be open until June, with pre-orders only, while farmers are reinventing their business models to get food to people.

CoronavirusFood and Agriculture

500 Construction Workers to Go Back to Work on Shell’s Ethane Cracker

Reid FrazierApril 16, 2020

State officials say part of the construction is considered an essential business, and will monitor Shell's activities.

CoronavirusEnergy

Why One Writer Says Coronavirus is Like Climate Change on Steroids

Reid FrazierApril 10, 2020

There are some similarities: a reluctance to admit to the scale of the problem and the need to take radical action very quickly on a global scale. And we have to listen to the scientists.

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Environmental Film Festival Now Showing in Your Living Room

Andy KubisApril 10, 2020

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is canceled. But you can still watch many of the films online. See a list of our favorites.

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Pennsylvania Asks Residents to Stay Close to Home for Outdoor Recreation

Julie GrantApril 9, 2020

State officials want people to travel only 15 minutes from home to recreate outdoors.

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Can Air Pollution Make Coronavirus Worse? Scientists Say Yes.

Reid FrazierApril 3, 2020

Air pollution could make COVID-19 worse possibly in both cases and severity. That's bad news for Pittsburgh.

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Earth Day is Virtual This Year. Here’s How You Can Participate.

Kara HolsoppleApril 3, 2020

This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but the coronavirus pandemic has moved celebrations online. Environmental groups have a month-long challenge for Pennsylvanians of all ages.

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