Kyle Bagenstose
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Red voters for green energy? Conservatives say they support solar and wind power too
Conventional wisdom suggests it's liberals who most want renewable energy. But polling shows conservatives like it too, and some are taking action. → Read More
'Polluted' babies, millions dead: Scientists sound alarm on global pollution
New scientific studies of pregnant Americans show most are exposed to a host of potentially toxic chemicals. Globally, pollution kills 9 million a year. → Read More
Dead rivers, polluted oceans: Industry adds to world's mounting water crisis, report warns
A new report from Ceres highlights the industries that cause the most water pollution and calls for investors to hold them accountable. → Read More
A new threat emerges for US lakes and rivers. Your lawn or toilet may be partly to blame.
50 years after the Clean Water Act and amid climate change's impact across the U.S., America faces new pollution problems in its lakes and rivers. → Read More
Kentucky tornado latest in growing trend of Southern twisters that risk ecological disaster
Dozens of hazardous facilities along the 200-mile track of a tornado in Kentucky highlight the scope of environmental risks. → Read More
Inspection reports for collapsed Miami condo detail 'concrete deterioration,' including cracking and spalling
The town of Surfside posted a dozen documents to its website late Friday night relating to the collapsed Champlain Towers South building. → Read More
'Major problems': There were many warnings before the Florida building collapsed
The building was in desperate need of repair. Satellite data showed it was sinking into the earth. And precious time was wasted. → Read More
Dead snakes and mice, toxic sludge: How pathogens go unnoticed in America's water towers
Many water towers have been left to fester, sometimes making people sick. Federal EPA has been looking into uniform regulations for years. → Read More
Biden's OSHA issues COVID-19 worker safety guidelines, considers enforceable orders
Like guidelines the Trump administration published last year, President Biden's new worker safety recommendations do not carry the weight of law. → Read More
COVID-19 deaths go uninvestigated as OSHA takes a hands-off approach to meatpacking plants
OSHA has not inspected 26 out of the 65 meatpacking plants where reporters found at least one worker died of COVID-19. → Read More
Cheap chicken, beef came at a cost. How American meat plants bred coronavirus hot spots.
‘We may be essential, but we’re also expendable’: Meatpackers face a choice between paying the bills and risking their lives → Read More
Trump executive order didn't stop meat plant closures. Seven more shut in the past week.
Seven plants shut in the week since Trump’s executive order - in line with the average of eight weekly closures before. → Read More
Coronavirus at meat packing plants worse than first thought, USA TODAY investigation finds
Coronavirus closed Smithfield and JBS meat packing plants. Many more are at risk. Operators may have to choose worker health or meat in stores. → Read More
The Northeast warms ahead of rest of USA: 'Our winters now are not like our winters before'
Maps show the Northeast’s coastal states and counties are warming faster than their inland neighbors. A warming Atlantic Ocean may be a contributor. → Read More
White House, CDC feuding over study of toxic chemicals in drinking water
The CDC is planning a study on possible PFAS health impacts. But scientists say a disagreement with the White House has led to a delay. → Read More
New PFAS investigation: Five things you need to know
Why isn't the military cleaning up toxic firefighting chemicals at area bases? → Read More
New PFAS investigation: Five things you need to know
Why isn't the military cleaning up toxic firefighting chemicals at area bases? → Read More
After receiving 900 public comments, DEP will reevaluate decision on Tohickon Creek
The DEP earlier this year issued a draft decision to "downgrade" the status of the Tohickon Creek. The department now says it will study whether the Nockamixon Dam could help the waterway. → Read More
Lead testing results raise questions in CB schools, other districts
Water testing has found high lead levels in some Central Bucks schools. The district is working on a fix, and advocates say a weak state law may be letting other districts slip through the cracks. → Read More
Lead testing results raise questions in CB schools, other districts
Water testing has found high lead levels in some Central Bucks schools. The district is working on a fix, and advocates say a weak state law may be letting other districts slip through the cracks. → Read More