Environment Archives

Ohio Steel Giant Aims to Use Biden Climate Funds for Polluting Project

Cleveland-Cliffs got $500M for a big green-steel push. Under Trump, the firm is “rescoping” to work that perpetuates coal use and will boost local pollution.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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A Coal-Burning Steel Plant May Thwart Cleveland’s Climate Goals

The facility is the city’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Advocates say its dirty blast furnaces need to be replaced with cleaner technology.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

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Cleveland Artist to Cover Hough Building With Plastic to Raise Environmental Awareness

“Even though people know the harm of plastic, this reminds us how ubiquitous plastic is in our society and how closely it is related to climate change and our health,” Ron Shelton said

by Lee Chilcote May 9, 2025June 28, 2025

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Ohio Groups Want More Public Feedback on Leasing State Lands for Oil, Gas Drilling

“When people find out this is happening, they have very strong feelings about this”

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service April 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ohio River Named America’s Second-Most Endangered River

The second-place designation comes in the wake of February’s toxic explosion in East Palestine.

by Madeline Fening April 18, 2023May 8, 2024

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Air Pollution Is Impacting Maternal, Infant Health of Ohioans

Some Ohioans are in danger of air pollution effects based solely on where they live

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal January 28, 2023January 31, 2024

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EPA Aims to Improve Ohio Air Quality With Proposed Methane Regulations

Ohio’s asthma rates are higher than the national average

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service January 25, 2023March 10, 2024

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EPA Civil Cases Against Industrial Polluters at Record Low

Ohio houses 26 coal-ash ponds at 11 power-plant sites. Six of the ponds have been designated as “high hazards” according to the group EarthJustice.

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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Local Initiative Aims to Rev Up Cleveland’s ‘Circular’ Economy

Its goal is to promote the circular economy as a way of helping the environment and creating jobs and economic opportunity for residents.

by Lee Chilcote, The Land December 16, 2022February 14, 2024

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New EPA Rules on Methane Could Be a Win for Ohio’s Economy

The nation’s oil and gas industry emits at least 13 million metric tons of methane a year

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service December 12, 2022October 24, 2024

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How Tighter Standards Could Change Cleveland’s Poor Air Quality Issues

The city is working to improve monitoring of air quality, which has been historically bad, to identify long-term solutions

by Christopher Johnston, Eye on Ohio December 12, 2022April 5, 2025

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Ohio’s Largest Coal Plant to Change Coal Ash Handling After U.S. EPA Denial

The operator of Ohio’s largest coal-fired power plant says it plans to switch to a “dry ash” handling system that complies with federal rules. Environmental advocates say questions remain

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 7, 2022May 31, 2025