Pa. leads in EV incentives, but lags in planning and goals, report says Rachel McDevittJuly 7, 2023 Pennsylvania falls in the middle of the pack when it comes to state policies that make it easier for people to use electric vehicles. Climate ChangeEnergyTransportation
Company seeks former mine lands for reforestation Kat BolusJuly 7, 2023 Owners of formerly-mined lands now have a chance to transform their properties into young, healthy forests. ConservationEnergy
Activists rally to prevent fracking under Ohio’s largest state park Julie GrantJuly 7, 2023 They’re fighting against a new law that requires state agencies to consider proposals to drill for oil and gas under Ohio’s public lands. ConservationEnergyYour Environment Update
Pa. gas drillers pay record amount in impact fees StateImpact PennsylvaniaJune 30, 2023 Natural gas drillers paid more than $278 million in impact fees in 2022, their largest amount since the payments began in 2012. EconomyEnergy
Safety, oversight concerns raised as Pa. lawmakers pursue billions for hydrogen hubs Spotlight PAJune 23, 2023 Some lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight for capturing carbon and storing it deep underground. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Residents rally against Shell plastics plant pollution in Beaver County Reid FrazierJune 8, 2023 They want Shell to be held accountable for pollution from its ethane cracker, including for it to be shut down during air pollution events. EnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Abandoned oil and gas wells emit carcinogens and other harmful pollutants, groundbreaking study shows Inside Climate NewsJune 6, 2023 A new study shows benzene and other hazardous air pollutants are being released by abandoned oil and gas wells, putting people who live near by at risk. Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of these wells. Climate ChangeEnergyHealth
Pa. advocates say more scrutiny needed over well-plugging money Rachel McDevittJune 2, 2023 Pennsylvania has received $25 million so far to plug old oil and gas wells, which can leak methane, a greenhouse gas. Energy
Shell’s air pollution violations result in $10M fine for Beaver County ethane cracker Reid FrazierMay 24, 2023 Shell's ethane cracker has racked up air quality violations since its start-up and more than 43 malfunctions since 2022. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant Julie GrantMay 19, 2023 A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update