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Feb 106 min read
Air Monitoring for Heart Health and Overall Wellness
In 2024, the State of the Air report, published annually by the American Lung Association, reported that 39% of Americans—131.2 million...
Jan 177 min read
Climate Change, Severe Weather & Public Health
With torrential rain and devastating flooding, Hurricane Helene, fueled by higher-than-usual tropical moisture, made landfall in Florida...
Nov 21, 20249 min read
Petrochemicals in Appalachia: Extending Fossil Fuel Reliance and Public Health Harms
No doubt you have heard of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, where about 150 petrochemical plants populate an 85 mile stretch  along the...
Oct 7, 20245 min read
Allergens and Climate Change
As the planet warms, the far-reaching impacts of climate change on global health are becoming increasingly apparent. Rising temperatures...
Oct 4, 20244 min read
Election 2024: Questions You Should Ask Every Candidate about Shale Gas Development and Public Health
If you’re like most people, you want to be healthy. You want pure drinking water and clean air. You want rivers, streams, and oceans that...
Sep 9, 20244 min read
Partner Spotlight: BCMAC
The Environmental Health Project (EHP) works closely with partner organizations to share air monitoring and data analysis capabilities in...
Aug 5, 20246 min read
Heat and Your Health: How Climate Change Puts Your Health at Risk
Halfway through the summer months, the majority of the U.S. has already experienced higher than normal temperatures. 2024 is on pace to...
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Gov. Shapiro’s Plan Falls Short on Energy Innovation, Public Health Protections
Earlier this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his Ten-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Pennsylvania. While the plan...
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Partner Spotlight: Protect PT (Penn-Trafford)
The Environmental Health Project (EHP) works closely with partner organizations to share air monitoring and data analysis capabilities in...
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Concerned about oil and gas operations in your New York State community?
Apply to EHP’s air monitoring network program! For many years, the Environmental Health Project (EHP) has worked with communities with...
Apr 18, 20247 min read
Gov. Shapiro’s Record on Shale Gas and Health: A Look at the Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has now had a little over a year in office to address public health concerns around shale gas development...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Stronger Standards for Particulate Matter Will Help to Safeguard Public Health
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the finalization of more robust standards aimed at reducing...
Jan 12, 20246 min read
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Another False Solution?
EHP’s deputy director, Patrick Dooling, received a B.S. degree in geosciences from Penn State University and an M.S. degree in geology...
Nov 16, 20232 min read
2023 Year In Review
In 2023, EHP began its second decade by continuing to address priority issues.
Oct 13, 20235 min read
Climate Week NYC Sets the Stage for Defending Public Health
Held this September in New York City, the 2023 Climate Week NYC highlighted the urgency of global cooperation in tackling climate change....
Sep 14, 20235 min read
Renewing the Call for Increased Setback Distances
In Pennsylvania, a critical call to action echoes through communities impacted by shale gas development: increased distance between...
Aug 25, 20233 min read
PA Health and Environment Studies Results Presentation
On August 15, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health hosted a public...
Aug 10, 20236 min read
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Health and Climate Impacts
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has emerged as a solution for the energy needs of regions that rely on imports.
Jul 13, 20235 min read
Profile: Dr. Ned Ketyer
Edward (Ned) Ketyer, MD, FAAP, has served as the Environmental Health Project’s Medical Advisor since 2016. Ned enjoyed 26 years in...
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Making the Most of Where to Turn: A Resource Directory
What is "Where to Turn: A Resource Directory"? The Environmental Health Project (EHP) has been gathering resources to help frontline...
Apr 27, 20233 min read
From Protests to Policy: Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson's Victory Against Big Oil
Justin J. Pearson, the Democratic House representative from the 86th District of Tennessee, has frequently been the subject of national...
Apr 18, 20233 min read
The Importance of Keeping a Health Diary When Living Near Shale Gas Development
The last few decades have seen an oil and gas development boom across the U.S., with the addition of an estimated 1.3 million oil and gas...
Mar 3, 20238 min read
Personal Narrative: Tina Curry-Bashioum
Tina Curry-Bashioum lived next door to the MAX Environmental Yukon Facility, a hazardous waste disposal site for 16 years.
Feb 15, 20234 min read
Compressor Stations in the Northeast: A Guide to Protecting Your Health and the Environment
Areas of active shale gas extraction (sometimes called hydraulic fracturing or fracking) are often the focus of research studies of...
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