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Changing Oceans, Ice, Snow Affect Human Health, IPCC Report Says

Changes in ocean temperatures and ice patterns, due to global warming of the Arctic, have led to an increased risk of foodborne illness, malnutrition, contaminated seafood, and mental health issues, according to a new special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (more…)

Lancaster’s Lead Hazard Control Program

By Tim Stuhldreher, Lancaster Online LNP spoke with Darren Parmer, housing rehabilitation & lead specialist for the city, to learn more about lead abatement and Lancaster’s lead hazard control program, newly bolstered by the city's largest grant ever. (more…)

Lancaster County School Districts Discovered High Lead Levels in Drinking Water

By Alex Geli, Lancaster Online. Many Lancaster County schools discovered troubling amounts of toxic lead flowing through their pipes this past school year after a new state law pushed them to test their water. (more…)

Climate Change and Air Pollution

Lancaster County is being hit especially hard by climate change. The county has warmed 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit since the 19th century, which is 50% more than the continental U.S. average, according to data compiled by The Washington Post. (more…)

Paint Makers are Paying for Home Cleanups

A California court is requiring the paint companies that once sold lead paint to pay $400 million for the cleanup of old homes. Some paint companies agreed to the cleanup but tried to reduce the amount significantly. The U.S. Supreme Court stepped in and denied the reduced cost. Now the paint makers have to clean up their mess. (more…)