The World from PRX

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Julie Grant

Shale gas pipes
Environment
Fracking is on the rise in Pennsylvania. So are radon levels. Are the two connected?
Farming in PA
Environment
Wild swings in the weather mean that some farm crops will flourish, while others struggle
Clairton Coke Work
Environment
Residents sue US Steel over air pollution in Western Pennsylvania
This is a view of vineyards on Seneca Lake in New York.
Economics
The war over wine, water and fuel in New York’s Finger Lakes
Mick Luber, Ohio
Business
Natural gas companies are using hardball tactics to expand their network of pipelines
Teach climate rally
Science
Politics and lack of teacher training are keeping climate science out of US classrooms
Monarch close up
Environment
Two environmental groups sue on behalf of the monarch butterfly
New EPA legislation will require that school buses shut down their engines after 5 minutes of idling. Some newer buses automatically turn off after a few minutes of idling.
Environment
School bus pollution is dangerous, and efforts to control it are still uneven
PA gas pipeline
Environment
A proposed Ohio gas pipeline is raising safety and property rights concerns for landowners in Ohio
Pipeline Raises Safety and Property Rights Concerns for Landowners
Cap and Trade Heats Up Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race
In Ohio, concerned citizens can bring water from their wells to a monthly water monitoring program.
Environment
Fearing pollution, some local governments are demanding back zoning control over oil and gas
Ohio Community Protests Fracking Wastewater Zoning
Rain Tax
Wind turbines Denmark
Environment
One of offshore wind power’s best hopes is fading on Lake Erie
Great Lakes Wind Power On Hold
Rain Tax
Problems Underground
What’s Eating Lake Erie?
Golden Rice
Genetically Modified Joe
Environment
Golden Rice