OH: Toxics
Monday, April 22, 2024
East Palestine concerns linger over vinyl chloride exposure
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they continue to live with health problems, including rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues following last …
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Report: Fast-growing plastics industry major source of air pollution
The plastics industry is releasing illegal pollution but rarely faces discipline for environmental permit violations, according to a new report by …
Nurses voice support for new EPA light/medium vehicle air pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …
Advocates propose solutions to stop zombie mines in Ohio, other states
Advocates from coal-mining communities are proposing a roadmap to help address and prevent so-called "zombie mines," - abandoned mine lands on hold in…
Cleveland expands local air monitoring program
The City of Cleveland wants new community air advisers to help expand air monitoring in historically redlined neighborhoods. Christina Yoka…
Ohio stands to gain from EPA's new methane rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is clamping down on methane emissions, a harmful pollutant and driver of climate change Appalachian communities …
Report: In Ohio, much industry-produced methane goes to waste
Ohio oil and gas companies wasted $93 million worth of natural gas in 2019, enough to meet the yearly energy demands of the state's most populous …
Ohio children are being harmed by toxic chemicals
Children of color and from low-income families in Ohio and across the nation are not only exposed to more dangerous toxic chemicals including lead…
Activists rally over pending fracking on Ohio's state lands
A governor-appointed commission could begin approving fracking leases on Ohio's state lands as early as next month. Jenny Morgan a volunteer for the …
EPA's Last Call on Comments About Rules for Blast Furnaces is Today
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as the iron and steel mills in Ohio have not been updated in years. The Environmental Protection Agency …
Polls: Ohioans Skeptical More Fracking Would Bring Benefits
At a time when Ohio state lawmakers are pushing to expand fracking on public lands, polling in recent years finds most residents are either strongly …