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PITTSBURGH — Chemical recycling projects are unlikely to generate local economic benefits or help reduce global plastic pollution, according to a new report. The report, published by the progressive think tank Ohio River Valley Institute, investigated the technological and economic challenges associated with chemical recycling, with a focus on the Ohio River Valley, which spans…

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PITTSBURGH — On July 17, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a carbon capture and storage bill that creates a legal framework for climate-warming carbon emissions captured from burning fossil fuels to be injected underground and stored indefinitely to prevent them from escaping into the atmosphere. The bill is controversial because carbon capture and…

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Dr. Maria Jose Talayero Schettino joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss why she switched careers from physician to environmental health researcher, and how she’s using this new training to advocate for environmental justice in Mexico. Talayero Schettino, a current Agents of Change fellow and a DrPH candidate in the Department…

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PITTSBURGH — A group of more than 30 environmental and health advocacy groups have asked Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to veto a bill that would pave the way for carbon storage in the state. The bill, SB831, which was passed by the state legislature on Friday, creates a legal framework for climate-warming carbon emissions captured…

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As summer heats up, we all find ourselves wondering, how hot will this one be? Several of the last summers have been the hottest summers on record. For farmers, who depend on clement weather for their livelihoods and to feed our communities, a sudden heatwave or an erratic downpour amplified by climate change can cause…

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This story was originally published in The New Lede, a journalism project of the Environmental Working Group, and is republished here with permission. An Oregon appeals court on Wednesday overturned a trial victory by Monsanto owner Bayer AG in a decision that adds to an ongoing debate over the company’s efforts to create a nationwide…

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HOUSTON — The lack of federal regulations and clear definitions for bioplastics make it increasingly difficult to determine whether or not they are a safe alternative to traditional plastics, according to a new report from Beyond Plastics. Since 1950 the world has produced 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic, and about half was produced after…

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Inflated food prices and intense summer heat are top of mind for both consumers and producers of food around the country. At the same time, the U.S. continues to struggle with massive amounts of food waste. Fortunately, by reducing that waste, we can help lower grocery bills and mitigate contributions to continued warming. Food waste…

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It’s hard to believe it’s already the Fourth of July — which means fireworks, cookouts, beach time and our annual summer reading list! Members of our staff have reviewed a book they’ve recently enjoyed to give you ideas for your own summer reads. I invited our newsroom, some of the folks at Environmental Health Sciences,…

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Alastair Lee Bitsóí joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss how his Navajo upbringing and roots shape his writing and push for Indigenous food sovereignty. Bitsóí is a writer, reporter and storyteller who grew up on the Navajo reservation and is currently completing a master’s degree at the Columbia School of…

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