Fatal U.S. Steel Plant Explosion Raises Questions of Mill’s Safety History

The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local regulators.

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An Ode to Joy, in Climate Action

Climate change is often unrelentingly grim. But some activists argue that joyful climate action can change minds.

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Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers

David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules.

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Will Trump End OSHA’s Federal Heat Protections for Workers?

As workplace deaths from heat increase, OSHA will debate the future of the first federal rules to protect workers from extreme heat.

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Amazon Reaches Settlement to Resolve Federal Safety Accusations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreed to withdraw citations at nine of 10 warehouses where it had flagged violations; the company agreed to a $145,000 penalty.

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Logging Is the Deadliest Job, but Still an Oregon Way of Life

Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and South. It also comes with grave risk.

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