Biden’s Climate Pitch Could Hit Turbulence From Some Fossil Fuel-Friendly Unions
Some union workers aren't on board with a transition to cleaner energy: "I know how to weld. I know how to build power plants."
Reid Frazier
Alerted by High COVID ‘Activity,’ State Health Officials Visited Shell’s Beaver County Ethane Cracker
Shell has put policies in place to try to prevent the spread of COVID. But photographs obtained by The Allegheny Front and StateImpact Pennsylvania show that policy isn’t always followed.
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Takes on Climate Change to Create Jobs
The American Jobs Plan would ready roads and bridges for bigger storms, grow renewable energy, and clean up polluted communities.
Group Worries New Air Pollution Permit Could Allow Clairton Coke Works to Pollute More
Is U.S. Steel making up pollution numbers to avoid stricter rules under the Clean Air Act? GASP thinks it just might be. They want the company to show their math.
Chesapeake Fined $1.9 Million for Wetland, Stream Violations in PA
The company damaged dozens of waterways at its gas drilling sites in Pennsylvania. It will have to restore 55 acres of wetlands and repair 4,000 feet of streams.
DEP Pointed Feds to Whistleblower Complaints About Shell Pipeline
The complaint alleges that defective corrosion coatings were used on the Falcone pipeline that will feed Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County.
Groups Want Fracking Waste Included in Health Study
Fracking waste can be radioactive. Advocates want it included in a pair of state-sponsored studies into fracking and childhood cancer, asthma, and poor birth outcomes.
Revolution Pipeline, Part of Which Exploded in 2018, Is Back in Service
DEP lifted its order barring the re-start of the pipeline, saying the company has put in enough safety precautions and it is now safe.
DEP gives OK to Public Comment on Fracking Wastewater Permits
49 facilities were given permits with no comment period.
Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well
The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe.
