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Childhood cancer survivors are more likely to end up in the hospital from air pollution

A new study shows survivors are nearly twice as likely to get sick on bad air days

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Pesticides are all over the St. Lawrence River — many at levels that hurt fish and invertebrates

Scientists tested the river system and found nearly one-third of the samples had neonicotinoid pesticides at levels higher than the threshold to protect aquatic creatures. Glyphosate and atrazine were in more than 80% of samples.

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People are flocking to see melting glaciers before they're gone—bringing both benefit and harm

More tourists mean more business and more climate change awareness, but visiting thawing destinations can be a double-edged sword

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Pittsburgh’s air quality continues to decline, new report finds

Once again, Pittsburgh scored all F's on the American Lung Association's annual air quality report card—and pollution is getting worse instead of better.

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More than 80 percent of waste from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas drilling stays in the state: Report

Exposure to oil and gas drilling waste has been linked to numerous health impacts, including cancer.

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Peter Dykstra: Your Environment 101 syllabus

I've often wondered what it would be like to teach a class based on my life immersed in environmental issues. Lucky for you, I have my own column.

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EU Parliament on endocrine-disrupting compounds: Time to act

Europe's parliament overwhelmingly calls for the European Union to "swiftly take all necessary action" to protect human health and the environment against the dangers posed by endocrine-disrupting compounds.

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Why is it taking so long to regulate toxic PFAS chemicals in Pennsylvania’s drinking water?

Pro-business laws and a lack of federal guidance leaves Pennsylvania struggling to set standards for the toxics, which contaminate at least 20 sites across the state.

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Undark wins a $20,000 prize for investigative reporting into the vast toll particulate matter exacts in health and lives.

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After a decade of research, here’s what scientists know about the health impacts of fracking

"This should be of serious concern to policymakers interested in protecting public health."

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Opinion: Right-to-Farm laws run counter to rural culture and property rights

Our recent analysis of all 50 states found right-to-farm laws increasingly constrain crucial dimensions of property rights, favoring large-scale, industrial operations

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Pollution from busy roads may delay kids’ development

Study of children in New York state finds those living close to major roads are twice as likely to score low on communication tests

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Scientists tested the river system and found nearly one-third of the samples had neonicotinoid pesticides at levels higher than the threshold to protect aquatic creatures. Glyphosate and atrazine were in more than 80% of samples.

The changes pollution inscribes in pregnancy haunt us not just during childhood, but throughout life

More tourists mean more business and more climate change awareness, but visiting thawing destinations can be a double-edged sword

The call to end the media's climate silence gets a bit louder

Once again, Pittsburgh scored all F's on the American Lung Association's annual air quality report card—and pollution is getting worse instead of better.

Exposure to oil and gas drilling waste has been linked to numerous health impacts, including cancer.

"Parks should be for playing not pesticides"

I've often wondered what it would be like to teach a class based on my life immersed in environmental issues. Lucky for you, I have my own column.

Europe's parliament overwhelmingly calls for the European Union to "swiftly take all necessary action" to protect human health and the environment against the dangers posed by endocrine-disrupting compounds.

Pro-business laws and a lack of federal guidance leaves Pennsylvania struggling to set standards for the toxics, which contaminate at least 20 sites across the state.

Endocrine disruption research has come a long way—but lacks a unifying organization. We're trying to change that.

Undark wins a $20,000 prize for investigative reporting into the vast toll particulate matter exacts in health and lives.

"This should be of serious concern to policymakers interested in protecting public health."

If you haven't heard of NEPA, you're not alone.

Our recent analysis of all 50 states found right-to-farm laws increasingly constrain crucial dimensions of property rights, favoring large-scale, industrial operations

Study of children in New York state finds those living close to major roads are twice as likely to score low on communication tests

Glyphosate-based herbicides are not supposed to harm wildlife. But lab studies keep finding otherwise.

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