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Road Salts Linked to High Sodium Levels in Tap Water

by Sarah Stanley 8 March 202210 May 2022

Use of deicing agents may sometimes raise sodium levels in drinking water beyond healthy limits for people on salt-restricted diets.

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More Gas Wells Linked to More Symptoms in Pennsylvania Residents

by P. Waldron 30 September 202025 March 2022

Natural gas production has been booming in southwestern Pennsylvania, but it may also yield multiple health complaints, especially for residents surrounded by oil and gas facilities.

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In Pennsylvania, Methane Emissions Higher Than EPA Estimates

by Aaron Sidder 14 May 20192 November 2021

Although methane emission estimates from underground coal production appear to be accurate, the calculated emissions from natural gas production are underreported.

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Despite Stalled Regulations, U.S. Mercury Emissions Decline

by K. Klein 9 December 20159 May 2022

Newly published measurements made downwind of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio coal-burning plants reveal steep, unexpected drops in atmospheric mercury concentrations since 2006.

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