Philadelphia air quality ranking worsens in annual report
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing…
American Lung Association’s annual ‘State of the Air’ report shows mixed results for central Pennsylvania
The State College and Altoona areas received mixed grades for air quality in the American Lung Association’s 2026…
When Will Pittsburgh’s Allergy Season Be in Full Bloom?
PHOTO COURTESY OF ADOBE STOCK Although winter weather has been persistent — it has felt more like February…
 Allegheny County health board considers fracking impacts
There are 225 active wells located on 30 well pads in Allegheny County, according to data from the…
Meteorologists caught off guard as iconic lake nears complete freeze not seen in 30 years: ‘Very rare’
This year, Lake Erie is experiencing ice coverage it hasn’t seen in nearly three decades. While frozen Great…
Study: Air pollution in Pittsburgh region responsible for 3,500 deaths in 2019
A new study finds air pollution in the Pittsburgh region was responsible for up to 3,500 deaths in…
Philadelphia’s new ‘Breathe Philly’ network tracks air quality across the city
Philadelphia on Wednesday launched a network of 76 ground-level sensors that will deliver real-time air quality data to…
Philly’s new air quality monitors are measuring pollution in every neighborhood
Philadelphia residents now can monitor the air quality in their neighborhoods in real time by checking a website…
Philadelphia air pollution: New tracking network has 76 monitors
Faster air quality data for public health decisions Raval-Nelson said the new monitors will inform the city’s public…
DEP declares Code Orange Air Quality Day for multiple PA regions on Wednesday | Pennsylvania News
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday,…
Hope and nerves in Clairton, 6 months after US Steel explosion
For Don Furko, Aug. 11, 2025, was a normal shift. Until it became the shift he would never…
More Than a Million People Told to Limit Outdoor Activity in Pennsylvania
Over a million residents in communities across Pennsylvania, including those within the Susquehanna Valley, have been told to…