Visiting health care professionals take “environmental justice tour” of Pittsburgh

Doctors, nurses and hospital staff from across the country learned about the city’s ongoing problems with pollution. By Kristina Marusic PITTSBURGH — A group of about 50 health care workers including doctors, nurses and public health officials from across the U.S. attended an “environmental justice walking tour” in Pittsburgh this morning. They’re here for CleanMed, a … Continue reading Visiting health care professionals take “environmental justice tour” of Pittsburgh

East Palestine Disaster Shows How Philanthropy Can Halt Chemical Accidents in Their Tracks

By Ansje Miller - MAY 16, 2023 Derailed Norfolk Southern train cars in East Palestine, Ohio, sent up a signal to the nation about the danger of rail lines and pipelines. Barely a day goes by without the news of another toxic-chemical disaster poisoning the water we drink or the soil where our children play. Disasters such … Continue reading East Palestine Disaster Shows How Philanthropy Can Halt Chemical Accidents in Their Tracks