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## [PA Game Commission to end Deputy Game Warden program, partially due to recent Supreme Court decision](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-game-commission-deputy-game-warden-program/)

_2026-08-27 · Sydney Roach · The Allegheny Front_

The program will end on Sept. 1, affecting about 140 deputy wardens across the state. The post PA Game Commission to end Deputy Game Warden program, partially due to recent Supreme Court decision appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [‘Incidents are rarely random’: Webinar looks at electrical hazards in construction](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/incidents-are-rarely-random-webinar-looks-at-electrical-hazards-in-construction/)

_2026-08-26 · Kevin Druley · Safety+Health Magazine_

Silver Spring, MD — Construction workers and supervisors should be aware that “electrical hazards exist for everyone and are present throughout the entire project,” an electrical safety expert said during a recent webinar. As part of his presentation at the Aug. 19 event, hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, Joseph \[…\]

## [NIOSH has tips for protecting cannabis workers from lung and skin irritation](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/niosh-has-tips-for-protecting-cannabis-workers-from-lung-and-skin-irritation/)

_2026-08-26 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Worker exposure to particulates and cannabinoids at cannabis processing and retail facilities has created a need for heightened attention to cleaning, ventilation, and other safety and health measures, a recent NIOSH report suggests. The report, which is part of the agency’s Health Hazard Evaluation Program, provides technical assistance – upon request – to \[…\]

## [OSHA is testing an alternative to mandatory whistleblower closing conferences](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/osha-is-testing-alternative-to-mandatory-whistleblower-closing-conferences/)

_2026-08-26 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — OSHA has launched a pilot program that makes whistleblower closing conferences optional. According to a notice that went into effect Aug. 3, regional offices will have the choice to send letters in lieu of a closing conference during the yearlong pilot program. “In the past, OSHA has found that well-conducted closing conferences reduce \[…\]

## [Is coffee part of your workday? Researchers explore safe caffeine limits](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/is-coffee-part-of-your-workday-researchers-explore-safe-caffeine-limits/)

_2026-08-26 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Dallas — Caffeine lovers, rejoice – up to a point. Recent research from the American Heart Association indicates that most adults can safety drink up to five 8-ounce cups of coffee per day (roughly 400 mg of caffeine) – and may even experience cardiovascular benefits. After analyzing existing studies, researchers found that drinking caffeinated coffee \[…\]

## [Gov. Shapiro wants data centers to bring their own power. What&#8217;s that mean for prices and pollution?](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/shapiro-data-centers-pollution-energy-prices/)

_2026-08-26 · Rachel McDevitt · The Allegheny Front_

Environmental advocates and energy analysts are calling on the General Assembly to do more to regulate data centers. The post Gov. Shapiro wants data centers to bring their own power. What’s that mean for prices and pollution? appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [Archaeologists dig in Lake Erie, looking for relics of the Ice Age](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/archaeologists-lake-erie-relics-ice-age/)

_2026-08-25 · Reid Frazier · The Allegheny Front_

Underwater archaeology may hold the keys to discovering how ancient humans lived before seas rose. “Everywhere people have looked, they've found...preserved things left behind.” The post Archaeologists dig in Lake Erie, looking for relics of the Ice Age appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [DOL floating changes to black lung benefits rule](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/dol-floating-changes-to-black-lung-benefits-rule/)

_2026-08-25 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — The Department of Labor is seeking feedback on a proposal that would make multiple revisions to a rule that requires self-insured coal mine operators to “post adequate security for their benefit liabilities.” Published July 30 by the DOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, the proposed rule would amend the Black Lung Self-Insurance Rule, \[…\]

## [NSC, NCCCO Foundation report highlights safety benefits of crane industry certification](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/nsc-nccco-foundation-report-highlights-safety-benefits-of-crane-industry-certification/)

_2026-08-25 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Nine out of 10 crane industry professionals recently surveyed agree that certified personnel improve jobsite safety, technical competence and overall career prospects, according to a new National Safety Council research report. Developed by the NSC Work to Zero initiative in collaboration with the NCCCO Foundation, the Certification in Crane Operations: Impacts on Safety \[…\]

## [FAA proposes ‘performance-based’ approach to aircraft medical kits](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/faa-proposes-performance-based-approach-to-aircraft-medical-kits/)

_2026-08-25 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration wants to replace the standardized list of items for airline first aid and emergency medical kits with a “performance-based requirement.” According to a notice of proposed rulemaking published Aug. 5, FAA is seeking to “ensure (kit) contents are practical and sufficient to allow crewmembers to address the most common \[…\]

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_2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Remembering the ‘visionary’ author of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/franklin-kury-pennsylvania-environmental-rights-amendment/)

_2026-08-25 · Inside Climate News · The Allegheny Front_

Franklin Kury led Pennsylvania to become one of the first governments in the world to adopt a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a healthy environment as a basic right. The post Remembering the ‘visionary’ author of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [Pennsylvania set to open grant applications for fruit farmers affected by spring freeze](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-grant-applications-fruit-farmers-spring-freeze/)

_2026-08-25 · Pennsylvania Capital-Star · The Allegheny Front_

A severe April freeze affected fruit crops in Pennsylvania, causing losses estimated between $150 million and $200 million. The post Pennsylvania set to open grant applications for fruit farmers affected by spring freeze appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [OSHA updates emphasis program on warehouses and distribution centers](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/osha-updates-emphasis-program-on-warehouses-and-distribution-centers/)

_2026-08-24 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — OSHA has extended and updated its National Emphasis Program on warehouses and distribution centers. The previous NEP expired in July; the updated one is set to expire on July 13, 2031. The NEP covers the following industries by North American Industry Classification Systems codes: Postal service (processing and distribution centers only) (491110) Couriers \[…\]

## [FMCSA proposes to park truckers for English language proficiency violations](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/fmcsa-proposes-to-park-truckers-for-english-proficiency-violations/)

_2026-08-24 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on a proposal that would place commercial driver’s license holders out of service for failing an English language proficiency test. Published Aug. 10, the proposed rule would codify existing federal standards and “ensure uniform enforcement” by aligning them with driver out-of-service criteria established by \[…\]

## [Workplace violence in health care: Oregon OSHA wants input on proposed rule](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/workplace-violence-in-health-care-oregon-osha-wants-input-on-proposed-rule/)

_2026-08-24 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule intended to enhance workplace violence protections for certain health care workers. The proposed rule (OAR 437-002-0150) covers home health agencies, home hospice providers, ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals. It includes the following requirements: Periodic security and safety assessments to identify existing threats \[…\]

## [Lacking federal limits, Pennsylvania looks to reduce &#8216;forever chemicals&#8217; in sewage sludge on farm fields](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-pfas-sewage-sludge-farms-water-alcosan/)

_2026-08-24 · Julie Grant · The Allegheny Front_

PFAS chemicals have contaminated streams and drinking water, and Pennsylvania is joining other states in starting to regulate them in sewage sludge. The post Lacking federal limits, Pennsylvania looks to reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in sewage sludge on farm fields appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

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## [How tiny Archbald Borough is handling a data center rush](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/archbald-borough-data-center-opposition/)

_2026-08-21 · Kara Holsopple · The Allegheny Front_

The Lackawanna County borough has more data centers proposed than any other municipality in Pennsylvania. The post How tiny Archbald Borough is handling a data center rush appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [New Washington state law bolsters workplace protections for minors](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/new-washington-state-law-bolsters-workplace-protections-for-minors/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state with a suspended minor work permit are prohibited from bidding on public works projects, under a recently enacted state law. Employers in the state are required to have a minor work permit endorsement on their business license before hiring workers younger than 18. They also must follow state \[…\]

## [Coming in September: Construction Suicide Prevention Week](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/coming-in-september-construction-suicide-prevention-week/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Construction Suicide Prevention Week, an outreach event aimed at addressing a growing issue in the industry, is set for Sept. 14-18. Scheduled during National Suicide Prevention Month, the week includes a national stand-down and moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 14 to honor all lives lost to suicide. Data from \[…\]

## [Miners’ union demands reinstatement of MSHA silica rule](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/miners-union-demands-reinstatement-of-msha-silica-rule/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Triangle, VA — United Mine Workers of America President Brian Sanson is pressing the Mine Safety and Health Administration to immediately resume enforcement of the agency’s rule limiting miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Sanson cites recent NIOSH research showing that nearly 1 in 3 coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia with at \[…\]

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Episode for August 21, 2026](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/episode-for-august-21-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · The Allegheny Front · The Allegheny Front_

Sludge from municipal sewage is often spread on farm fields as fertilizer. But it can contain PFAS forever chemicals. Regulators want to limit the amount of these chemicals, but monitoring could be expensive. Data centers have become a hot button issue across Pennsylvania, including in a small town where six projects have been proposed. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs an executive order…

## [Ali Mohamad Al Bloushi &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/ali-mohamad-al-bloushi-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Senior Safety Engineer | Dubai Municipality | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

## [Hussain Adnan Humaid Ali Al Hashimi &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/hussain-adnan-humaid-ali-al-hashimi-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Chief Safety Inspection Officer | Dubai Municipality | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

## [Aaron Aragon &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/aaron-aragon-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Senior Risk Control Consultant | Gallagher | Modesto, CA

## [Cole Ayres &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/cole-ayres-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Senior Industrial Hygienist | United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC | Wartburg, TN

## [Michael Bonafede &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/michael-bonafede-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Industrial Hygienist | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | New York

## [Hunter Burbidge &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/hunter-burbidge-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Industrial Hygienist | Boeing | Everett, WA

## [Jackie Cha &#124; NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/jackie-cha-nsc-rising-star-of-safety-class-of-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Patricia Flatley Brennan Assistant Professor | University of Wisconsin – Madison, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering | Madison, WI

## [Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/data-center-ai-construction-opposition/)

_2026-08-20 · Susan Phillips · The Allegheny Front_

Opposition to new data center construction has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans. The post Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [Safety board urges chemical facilities to make sure buildings are protective](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/safety-board-urges-chemical-facilities-to-make-sure-buildings-protect-workers/)

_2026-08-19 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — A Chemical Safety Board final report on a fatal August 2025 explosion at a coking plant emphasizes the importance of ensuring that facility buildings are designed to protect people and contents during incidents. The report details the incident, which occurred at the U.S. Steel Clairton (PA) Coke Works Facility. CSB investigators found that \[…\]

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_2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Lawmakers want federal workers to have paid family and medical leave](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/lawmakers-want-federal-workers-to-have-paid-family-and-medical-leave/)

_2026-08-19 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would guarantee federal employees paid family and medical leave. Federal workers currently have access to paid parental leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (H.R. 1534), signed into law in 2019. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was the main sponsor of that bill and is the main \[…\]

## [New guide aimed at ‘bringing lifestyle medicine into workplaces’](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/new-guide-aimed-at-bringing-lifestyle-medicine-into-workplaces/)

_2026-08-19 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Chesterfield, MO — As part of their efforts to help employers “build healthier workforces from the ground up,” the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine have released a guide. “Employers are uniquely positioned to accelerate the health of their workforce – and their dependents – through lifestyle \[…\]

## [Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to &#8216;rein in&#8217; data center development](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-shapiro-executive-order-data-center-development/)

_2026-08-19 · Tom Riese · The Allegheny Front_

The order will force data center developers to abide by several rules, including a requirement to obtain a stamp of approval from local officials. The post Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to ‘rein in’ data center development appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennfuture-pennsylvania-lawmakers-renewables-solar-energy-prices/)

_2026-08-19 · Rachel McDevitt · The Allegheny Front_

The playbook calls for legalizing community solar, which are neighborhood-scale solar arrays that people nearby can subscribe to directly. The post Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/state-study-laurel-highlands-coal-mine-westmoreland-county/)

_2026-08-18 · Reid Frazier · The Allegheny Front_

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will conduct an expansive technical review of the Rustic Ridge coal mine, studying impacts to drinking water, wildlife, and tourism. The post State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [One in five construction workers report chronic pain, new data shows](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/one-in-five-construction-workers-report-chronic-pain-new-data-shows/)

_2026-08-18 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Silver Spring, MD — Chronic pain affects nearly 20% of construction workers, according to new data from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, which examines chronic health conditions experienced by construction workers. “Pain is associated with opioid use among construction workers and is of great concern due to the disproportionately high overdose \[…\]

## [Justice Department alleges Illinois mine operators covered up fire and hindered federal investigation](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/justice-department-alleges-illinois-mine-operators-covered-up-fire-and-tampered-with-federal-investigation/)

_2026-08-18 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Federal prosecutors have indicted four former managers of an Illinois coal mine for allegedly concealing a fire and attempting to interfere with a Mine Safety and Health Administration investigation. An Aug. 6 announcement from the Department of Justice states that Cory Humphrey, Ronald Koontz, Demitrios Macropoulos and Randy Nowland have been charged with \[…\]

## [Put it to bed: Decade-old sleep recommendations still sound, experts say](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/put-it-to-bed-decade-old-sleep-recommendations-still-sound-experts-say/)

_2026-08-18 · FSH Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Getting enough sleep is an age-old foundation for good health. Now, a new analysis shows that long-standing recommended sleep ranges have stood the test of time. Researchers from the National Sleep Foundation recently examined more than 3,200 sleep-related studies published since the organization released updated sleep recommendations in 2015. The findings? “A decade of new \[…\]

## [Act early: New video shows how managers can help reduce workplace stress](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/act-early-new-video-shows-how-managers-can-help-reduce-workplace-stress/)

_2026-08-18 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Bootle, England — Managers and supervisors who take action early to address stress can help prevent burnout and other mental health-related issues, the Health and Safety Executive says in a new video. In the video, Taking Action Early to Prevent Work-Related Stress, the United Kingdom government working group says that feeling pressure at work is \[…\]

## [Senators trying again on bill aimed at banning asbestos](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/senators-trying-again-on-bill-aimed-at-banning-asbestos/)

_2026-08-17 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has once again introduced legislation that would ban the commercial and industrial use of asbestos, but this time he has Republican support. Introduced Aug. 4, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 (S. 5235) is co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis (R-UT), chair of the Senate Chemical Safety, \[…\]

## [Spate of worker deaths prompts Michigan OSHA to call for heightened safety focus](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/spate-of-worker-deaths-prompts-michigan-osha-to-call-for-heightened-safety-focus/)

_2026-08-17 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Lansing, MI — Alarmed by the more than 20 workplace deaths recorded in the state so far this year, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging employers and workers to focus on hazard recognition, training and incident prevention. “Every workplace death is a tragedy, and recent incidents are a reminder that conditions can \[…\]

## [FMCSA names Steve Dowling chief safety officer](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/fmcsa-names-steve-dowling-chief-safety-officer/)

_2026-08-17 · S+H Staff · Safety+Health Magazine_

Washington — Steve Dowling is the new chief safety officer at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In an Aug. 10 press release, the agency says that Dowling, who will help direct FMCSA’s safety programs and initiatives, brings to the position more than 35 years of experience focused on enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety. He \[…\]

## [A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/mon-monongahela-river-watchdog-three-rivers-waterkeeper/)

_2026-08-14 · Julie Grant · The Allegheny Front_

The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is collecting samples from Synthomer, a chemical plant, in its effort to understand water pollution in the Mon. The post A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

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## [Profile: From environmental engineer to &#8216;Water Healer&#8217;](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/susquehanna-river-water-healer-environmental-engineer-riverkeeper/)

_2026-08-14 · Kara Holsopple · The Allegheny Front_

Carol Parenzan founded the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and is now turning her attention to a new way to connect people with rivers, as The Water Healer. The post Profile: From environmental engineer to ‘Water Healer’ appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

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## [Episode for August 14, 2026](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/episode-for-august-14-2026/)

_2026-08-14 · The Allegheny Front · The Allegheny Front_

A federal agency faulted U.S. Steel for a lack of safety procedures which caused the death of two workers at one if its plants last year. A new report from Pennsylvania environmental groups finds more than half of monitored waterways statewide had at least one day with high levels of e-coli bacteria last year. We take a look at pollution from a chemical plant along the banks of the Monongahela…

## [Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-rivers-streams-routine-e-coli-contamination-report/)

_2026-08-13 · Rachel McDevitt · The Allegheny Front_

Statewide, more than half of 653 waterway sites tested had at least one day with potentially unsafe levels of the bacteria last year. The post Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

## [U.S. Steel’s &#8216;ineffective’ safety procedures led to explosion that killed two, federal chemical safety board concludes](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/u-s-steel-ineffective-safety-procedures-fatal-explosion-federal-chemical-safety-board/)

_2026-08-11 · Reid Frazier · The Allegheny Front_

U.S. Steel failed to follow industry guidelines that could have prevented or reduced the severity of the explosion, a federal agency found. The post U.S. Steel’s ‘ineffective’ safety procedures led to explosion that killed two, federal chemical safety board concludes appeared first on The Allegheny Front .

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## [Episode for August 7, 2026](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/episode-for-august-7-2026/)

_2026-08-07 · The Allegheny Front · The Allegheny Front_

We speak with the author of a collection of stories that has a furry recurring theme: bears. A reporter tags along into the woods with some birders to talk to barred owls. An environmental group is claiming the latest Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection publication about underground mining damages to properties and the environment has major issues. The post Episode for August 7,…

