Ohio AG investigating disputed public comments that urge fracking in state parks
Dozens of Ohioans say their names were used without permission on pro-fracking letters sent to a commission considering proposals to frack under state parks.
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Activists rally to prevent fracking under Ohio’s largest state park
They’re fighting against a new law that requires state agencies to consider proposals to drill for oil and gas under Ohio’s public lands.
Ohio, like other GOP-led states, would limit considering climate change in pension investments
They want to prevent public pension funds from considering environmental factors like how a company addresses climate change.
EPA says soil in East Palestine looks ‘really good,’ but some see a disconnect with their health
Soil samples showed no contamination from the train derailment. But some residents say their own tests show vinyl chloride in their bodies.
Incinerated waste from East Palestine raises concerns in Ohio town
An incinerator with a history of compliance problems in East Liverpool is accepting waste from the train derailment site, worrying some residents.
A Cincinnati group thinks the Ohio River should have rights
The "rights of nature" campaign would let voters decide in the fall if the Ohio River should have a right to thrive and exist on its own.
The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group
Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation.
Environmental groups sue to stop fracking in Ohio State parks
Groups are suing to halt a new law that went into effect on April 7 that would accelerate gas drilling under state-owned lands, like parks, until new rules are in place.
Could new rail safety rules prevent the next East Palestine? More sensors could be key, experts say
Congress is considering legislation that would address the use of sensors along the rails that can notify train operators of trouble.
East Palestine drama students persevere through catastrophic disruption
Many in East Palestine are trying to get back to their ordinary lives, as the cleanup of toxic waste continues. For students, that means putting on the school musical.
