Shell Announces Plans to Build Ethane Cracker Near Pittsburgh
After years of speculation, Shell says it's moving ahead with plans to build a petrochemical processing facility in western Pennsylvania.
Reid Frazier
As Coal Fades, What’s Next for Thousands of Miners?
There's no sugarcoating it—the coal industry is in a state of free fall. And thousands of laid-off miners are struggling to find a path forward.
Spectra Energy Official: “I’m Sorry” for Pipeline Blast
The owner of the natural gas pipeline that exploded last month in western Pennsylvania faced some tough questions from residents at a recent public Q&A.
Explosion Stokes Worries About Pipeline Safety in Pennsylvania
In the wake of the drilling boom, Pennsylvania is now seeing a boom in natural gas pipeline construction. But last week's explosion has some Pennsylvanians raising big questions about pipeline safety.
How the Politics of Fracking is Shaping the 2016 Election
Though a majority of Americans now oppose fracking, all three anti-fracking candidates in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary recently went down to defeat. So what gives?
Are Corporations Cashing in on Earth Day?
Many corporations are using Earth Day as an occasion to advertise green products. But for consumers, there's a subtle line between savvy marketing and greenwashing.
Fracking is Becoming a Big Deal in the Democratic Senate Race
The Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate is heating up, and sparks are flying on a topic that’s always hot in Pennsylvania—fracking.
At Rally, Mine Workers Rail Against CEOs, Environmental Regulations
On Friday, thousands of miners gathered for a rally against job and benefit cuts that are sweeping across the slumping coal industry.
Protesters’ ‘Tree-Sit’ Over Gas Pipeline Stretches into Third Day
Protesters who took to the trees Tuesday are holding steady in their opposition to the construction of a natural gas pipeline through their family's property.
Protester Takes to the Trees as Pipeline’s Chainsaws Approach
Protesters have turned to civil disobedience to protest construction of a new natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania.
