In Western Pennsylvania, 1 in 3 Major Polluters Are Operating with Expired Air Permits
It's not that companies aren't applying to renew their permits. It's that government regulators are failing to act on new applications—sometimes for years.
Reid Frazier
Trump Tells Oil and Gas Drillers They Will Like Him. Will They?
Typically, the Republican presidential candidate can count on lockstep support from the fossil fuel industry. But Donald Trump's unpredictability is leaving some oil and gas professionals wary.
Fracking Billionaire Backs Trump
At an oil and gas conference in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm made the case that Trump is the best choice for the drilling industry.
Inspectors Saw Corrosion on Pipeline Years Before Explosion
Company officials say the natural gas pipeline that exploded in western Pennsylvania had corrosion issues dating back to 2012—leaving some asking whether the accident could have been prevented.
Could Shell’s Ethane Cracker Erase Recent Gains in Air Quality?
Shell's new petrochemical facility in western Pennsylvania could bring emissions of some air pollutants back to levels the region hasn't seen since the 1990s.
Natural Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania are Up. Here’s Why.
Our energy reporter Reid Frazier digs into the state's new data on air pollution from oil and gas sites in Pennsylvania.
Why Pipeline Safety is One of Pennsylvania’s Next Big Energy Challenges
Natural gas pipelines have become common features of the rural landscape in Pennsylvania. But as the industry expands, pipelines are coming to suburbia. The issue is how to make them safe.
Governor Wolf Touts Jobs Coming from Shell’s New Ethane Cracker
Governor Tom Wolf says Shell's new petrochemical plant could mark the start of a new era of manufacturing in western Pennsylvania.
Why Methane is Such a Potent Greenhouse Gas
For all the attention carbon dioxide gets in the conversation about climate change, methane is up to 100 times more powerful a greenhouse gas. And the reason why has a lot to do with how it absorbs sunlight.
New Chemical Plant Promises Jobs, But Could Turn Back the Clock on Air Quality
To meet pollution requirements for its new petrochemical plant, Shell plans to buy emissions credits from power plants that have been closed for years. And yes, that's legal.
