Ohio Community Reckons With A Coal Plant Closure Brittany Patterson·June 7, 2019For residents of Coshocton, Ohio, fewer carbon emissions come at a price, but there's still hope for what comes after coal. EconomyEnergy
Fish Species in Ohio River Have Substantially Increased Since ’60s, Study Finds Brittany Patterson·May 10, 2019Researchers looked at 60 years of fish survey and credit the Clean Water Act, less agriculture near the river and modified dams.ConservationHeadwatersWaterWild Pennsylvania
EPA Declines to Regulate Oil and Gas Waste Brittany Patterson·May 3, 2019Regulation will be up to states. Waste can be contaminated with chemicals and metals, and even be radioactive.EnergyPollution
Officials Push Petrochemical Expansion, Protestors Fight Back Brittany Patterson·April 12, 2019An underground storage facility for natural gas liquids is key for the development of petrochemicals in the Ohio Valley. But not everyone wants it.EnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom
At Public Hearing, Multi-State Compact Asked to Do More to Protect Ohio River Brittany Patterson·April 2, 2019ORSANCO is gathering comments on its latest proposal to address water quality standards for the Ohio River. Many are concerned about pollution from the petrochemical industry. PollutionRecreationWater
Study Shows Area the Size of Delaware Affected By Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Brittany Patterson·July 27, 2018An area roughly the size of Delaware has been mined for coal in Appalachia using mountaintop removal, according...EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollution
