Coronavirus Archives

Mine Workers’ Union Wants More Protections Against COVID-19

Reid FrazierMarch 27, 2020

They say miners are at particular risk: “They get dressed, travel down the elevator together…work in confined spaces, breathe the same air, operate the same equipment, and use the same shower facilities.”

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Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Susan PhillipsMarch 26, 2020

The pipeline company said the waivers are necessary to prevent "potential adverse impacts to human health or the environment.” Critics say they are trying to skirt the rules.

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Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Susan PhillipsMarch 25, 2020

The company says the state has allowed some work to continue like inspection and maintenance activities.

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Episode for March 20, 2020

The Allegheny FrontMarch 20, 2020

How we're responding to coronavirus: State park and forest facilities are closed, trails are open. Advice from a pediatric infectious disease physician for staying safe outdoors. Pipeline and cracker construction is shut down, but farms and food processors are open. Spring is here, but is nature in sync?

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Wolf’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears to Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction

Susan PhillipsMarch 20, 2020

The new shut-down list indicates all construction projects, including “sub-utility” construction, cannot continue physical operations.

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Yes, You Can Go Outside. As Long As You Listen to the Experts

Andy KubisMarch 20, 2020

Go ahead and get outdoors, but we have some good advice from an expert.

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State Officials to Pa Farmers: ‘We Need Local Agriculture Now More Than Ever’

Julie GrantMarch 19, 2020

Amid coronavirus restrictions, farmers and food processors were at first confused if they should stay open. Now, some are scrambling to figure out how to get their products to consumers.

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Shell Suspends Construction of Beaver County Cracker Plant to Address Coronavirus Concerns

Reid FrazierMarch 18, 2020

On Tuesday, Shell said it was keeping the site open. On Wednesday, it said suspending construction was in the “best long-term interest of our workforce, nearby townships” and the state.

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Electricity Usage Down Across the Region

Susan PhillipsMarch 18, 2020

The slow down has helped power grid staffing at PJM, which runs the grid for 13 states and D.C. It had prepared for pandemics and even did dry-runs with their staff working from home.

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Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries

Reid FrazierMarch 18, 2020

Construction sites are not part of Gov. Wolf's shutdown of non-essential businesses. Eight thousand workers are on site every day.

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Trump on Earth

Pa. farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants

Trump grants exemptions from mercury rules for coal-fired power plants, including several in Pennsylvania

Trump moves to quickly slash federal regulations, target state and corporate climate efforts

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Mine Workers’ Union Wants More Protections Against COVID-19

Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Episode for March 20, 2020

Wolf’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears to Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction

Yes, You Can Go Outside. As Long As You Listen to the Experts

State Officials to Pa Farmers: ‘We Need Local Agriculture Now More Than Ever’

Shell Suspends Construction of Beaver County Cracker Plant to Address Coronavirus Concerns

Electricity Usage Down Across the Region

Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries