Fracking at the Pittsburgh airport to begin this month Discussions began last year regarding oil and gas drilling at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Allegheny County owns the more than 9.000 acres where the airport is located and the area is rich with layers of natural gas. For the struggling airport, the approval was more […]
Texas communities fight back against benzene emissions
Texas communities fight back against benzene emissions Oil refineries bring economic growth to the areas they inhabit, but residents question whether the boom is worth the price. For those living along the 54-mile stretch of coast between Galveston and Houston, the health risks currently outshine the benefits. This area is lined with city-like refineries and […]
PA fracking damaged water supplies more than 200 times in six years
PA fracking damaged water supplies more than 200 times in six years After years of withholding information, the Department of Environmental Protection released a spreadsheet outlining where oil and gas negatively affected water supplies in Pennsylvania communities. The damaged supplies mark a small percentage compared to the amount of oil and gas wells drilled since […]
Judge gives preliminary approval to NFL concussion settlement
Judge gives preliminary approval to NFL concussion settlement Less than two weeks after the NFL announced a new settlement for the concussion lawsuit, Federal Judge Anita Brody gave her preliminary approval to the deal. A fairness hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19 and after she will give her final decision some time after it occurs. After […]
NFL agrees to new concussion settlement terms
NFL agrees to new concussion settlement terms On Wednesday, June 25, the National Football League (NFL) announced a new settlement in the concussion lawsuit comprised of more than 4,000 former players. The rejected proposal of $765 million was replaced with an uncapped fund intended to meet the needs of all the qualified retirees. Months of […]
Mesothelioma treatments found in unexpected places
Mesothelioma treatments found in unexpected places Several research articles recently published detail new and innovative drug solutions to fight mesothelioma. Scientists from around the world continue to develop potential solutions with Korea releasing their findings tied to a leukemia treatment and red wine. Published in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the study found clofarabine, a drug typically used […]
Cities with bike shares see higher rates of brain injuries
Cities with bike shares see higher rates of brain injuries Wearing a helmet isn’t cool! My helmet makes my head hot! It’s uncomfortable! These are just some of the reasons you hear from children and adults explaining why they won’t wear helmets when riding their bikes. In fact, less than half of all Americans use […]
GM recalls 3 million more vehicles for ignition switch defects
GM recalls 3 million more vehicles for ignition switch defects In the first half of 2014, General Motors (GM) recalled more than 20 million vehicles, with approximately one third due to a dangerous ignition switch defect. The nation’s largest automaker announced Monday a 3.6 million-car recall for keys that slip out of the run position […]
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production Some of our favorite products are created with chemicals harmful to the workers in production. Apple and Samsung, two major providers of smart phones, use a known carcinogen in their factories and 80 human rights and environmental groups from 27 countries say it’s time to stop. The […]
The deadliest days for teen drivers
The deadliest days for teen drivers Summer is equal to freedom in the eyes of a teenager. School’s out for more than two months and the time is essentially their own. Many spend the days swimming, laying out or traveling with friends. Unfortunately, the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day serve as the […]