Pa. natural gas prices rise as production falls, report says
The price is up 94 percent from the same period last year, while the volume of gas from Pennsylvania’s fracked wells fell by 0.8 percent.
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Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan falls short for third time, EPA says
Pennsylvania will miss its nitrogen goal by more than 9 million pounds. The Chesapeake Bay gets half of its freshwater from the Susquehanna River.
Pennsylvania emissions rule for conventional oil and gas sites moves ahead
DEP issued a notice Friday that the regulation to prevent leaks of volatile organic compounds and methane is final and effective.
Pennsylvania boosts carbon capture research with investment in state geological survey
Pennsylvania is trying to position itself as a potential hub for carbon capture and storage, a technology that has been billed as a way to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use.
Driving an EV in Pennsylvania: range anxiety, charging and maintenance
We asked for your questions about EVs. Here's what we found out.
Climate change prompts Pa. farmers to adapt crops and businesses
As the climate changes and brings more risks to traditional farming, farmers are looking for ways to make sure their crops survive.
Pa. moves natural gas well emissions rule forward, seeks to beat federal deadline
The rule covers conventional oil and gas sites that have already been built or drilled. Reducing VOC emissions is expected to also lower leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Pa. needs to finish emissions regulations for oil and gas sites by December or face sanctions, EPA says
Pennsylvania could lose $500-$750 million in federal highway funds if it doesn't submit plans to EPA by Dec. 16 to reduce VOCs at oil/gas sites.
Climate change in Pa.: More storm-driven power outages possible, analysis says
As climate change increases the chance of severe storms, outages could become more frequent if utilities don’t act to harden the electric grid.
Former Pa. environment secretary to lead green lobbying group
Patrick McDonnell stepped down as DEP secretary in July. He will now lead PennFuture.
