A new documentary chronicles the rebirth of a Western Pennsylvania river
The Little Conemaugh River was devoid of life from pollution from abandoned mines. A new film looks at a decade-long effort to bring it back to life.
Susan Phillips
Jersey Shore’s fishing industry wonders if it can coexist with industrial-size wind farms
Planned wind farms off the Jersey Shore occupy some of the most fertile fishing grounds in the nation, prompting a battle between fisheries and wind power.
Pa. charges Energy Transfer with environmental crimes over Mariner East pipeline project
Energy Transfer faces 48 criminal charges related to construction of its Mariner East pipeline project, including a felony count of failing to report pollution.
PennEast cancels pipeline project — months after winning its case at the U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the PennEast pipeline could cross state-controlled land in New Jersey. But the company said NJ didn't give it the needed permits.
Climate Activists Set Their Sights on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
They want Gov. Wolf to appoint new members of the PUC who are dedicated to climate justice and ending environmental racism.
Renewables Overtake Coal, but Natural Gas Still Dominates U.S. Power Generation
Wind is the dominant source of renewable energy, which is now the second-largest source of electricity. Natural gas is still number one.
EPA Takes up Environmental Justice Complaint Against Philly’s Permit for Natural Gas Power Plant
Residents and activists say the project will increase air pollution and lock in reliance on fossil fuels. They claim institutional racism is involved in the decision.
EPA-Approved Fracking Chemicals Include PFAS, a ‘Forever Chemical’
The Physicians for Social Responsibility found PFAS was used in 1,200 wells in six states. Although no evidence shows that PFAS was used in Pennsylvania, “we can’t be confident that we know everything."
Judge Orders Sunoco to Improve Public Communication and Pipeline Safety on Mariner East Project
The company's written materials must include the terms “property damage, personal injury, burns, asphyxiation, and death (fatality),” from a pipeline leak or explosion.
Opening Spaces of Welcome on Now-Hidden Shorelines
Stacy Levy is an artist who works with rain, urban tides, and watersheds. She shares her vision for the Delaware River Watershed.
