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Almost 1,000 cases of the mumps in Hawaii

The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed 947 cases of the mumps as of March 29, 2018.

Brunner Island power plant to stop using coal by 2028

February 14, 2018

The Brunner Island power plant plans to start using natural gas rather than coal by the end of 2028.

Coal ash threatens Indiana’s drinking water

March 28, 2018

Tests show that groundwater near Indiana coal plants is contaminated with a variety of toxic chemicals, including levels of arsenic that are 45 times higher than safe drinking water standards allow.

The link between the opioid crisis and Hepatitis C

March 21, 2018

It's not just the Baby Boomers who are susceptible to Hepatitis C. Needle sharing among opioid users increases the rates of Hepatitis C among younger populations.

Lead in the water of PA schools, according to Associated Press

March 20, 2018

Tests show many schools in Pennsylvania have lead-contaminated water in their drinking fountains.