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Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids

  • Mold closed schools in at least four southwestern Pennsylvania districts.
  • Early September heat moved 35 Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings to remote learning.
  • A 2025 statewide study found environmental hazards, including mold, lead and radon, are widespread in Pennsylvania schools.
  • Mold can release irritants linked to immediate and long-term health effects, while high indoor temperatures can increase heat-related illness risks.
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Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids

Mold spores, 90-degree classrooms and aging pipes: An environmental health expert explains why Pennsylvania’s old schools are harder on kids than adults.

·Chariton, United States
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