Under Scott Pruitt's direction, the Environmental Protection Agency seems just fine with increasing Americans' exposure to industrial toxins as long as it fulfills President Donald Trump's promise to revive the nation's moribund coal industry.
From discrimination and a lack of staff diversity to witnessing communities like yours harmed, environmental justice work is an emotional and physical struggle.
Emerging research finds polluted air linked to mental health problems, leaving western Pennsylvania children and environmental justice communities at high risk.
Research shows more people are feeling anxious about the climate crisis and their numbers will only increase in the coming years. Experts are concerned it's taking a toll on mental health.
New research indicates that childhood lead exposure impacts adult mental health. The toxic heavy metal is found across western Pennsylvania drinking water systems, leaving thousands of kids at risk.
"These levels that we craft policy on and then hold industry or a company accountable for … these levels we don't think are low enough. And that is a problem."
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