Amid ICE raids on California’s Central Coast, a reporter pivots to focus on how immigration enforcement, pesticide exposure and fear endanger farmworker families’ health.
As the data center building spree continues and the federal government rolls back environmental and health protections, the health toll will be heaviest in marginalized communities.
Across hundreds of Alaskan communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
The Dispatch’s “Invisible Killer” investigation finds radon exposure widespread in Ohio, with low awareness, weak protections for kids and renters, inconsistent testing, and major gaps in screening and policy.
After The Dispatch exposed Ohio’s radon failures, demand for free test kits surged so sharply the state ran out, highlighting gaps in renter protections and lagging radon policy.
After a Dispatch investigation, Ohio health officials and the governor signal openness to expanding radon testing in schools, despite lawmakers previously rejecting funding and uneven protections statewide.
After exposing Ohio’s long-standing radon policy failures, reporters will answer reader questions in a live Reddit AMA about health risks and accountability.
An Ohio Dispatch investigation exposed widespread radon risks after testing homes, finding nearly 80% above EPA limits, driven by years of reporting, grants, and community-based testing.
Radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer, affects an estimated 50% of Ohio homes. The state lacks testing mandates despite known health risks and widespread contamination across all 88 counties.
Research suggests fracking may increase radon exposure in nearby homes, yet Ohio lacks testing requirements. One attorney is advocating for radon testing stipulations in drilling contracts.
