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After deadly explosion, safety and environmental lapses at U.S. Steel’s coke works now rest with Nippon

Public Source·February 20, 2026

Six months after two deaths at the massive Clairton Coke Works, U.S. Steel’s new owner inherits the plant’s safety challenges and pollution violations. Nippon’s plans haven’t yet been released.

Economy Energy Latest Stories Pollution U.S. Steel Explosion

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Pa. environmental groups appeal permit for massive gas power plant meant to fuel data center

Rachel McDevitt·January 8, 2026

The proposed 4.4 gigawatt gas-fired plant would generate enough power for more than 3 million homes and emit more greenhouse gases each year than all the cars on Pennsylvania’s roads.

Economy Energy Latest Stories Pollution

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With egg prices up, Penn State students scramble to find plant-based substitutes

WPSU·November 25, 2025

Tofu and moong dal replace eggs in recipes that taste testers approved.

Economy Food and Agriculture

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Next-generation nuclear reactors will be smaller, safer, Pa. House Energy Committee hears

Pennsylvania Capital-Star·November 21, 2025

The panel is set to vote on legislation to allow regulators to set lower fees for small modular reactors.

Economy Energy

It’s not too late to take advantage of some federal clean energy tax credits

Kara Holsopple·November 14, 2025

The tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to help pay for home energy upgrades like heat pumps and solar panels expire on December 31.

Economy Energy

State Republican lawmakers weigh solutions to rising electricity bills

Sophia Schmidt·October 31, 2025

Republican lawmakers want to see faster permitting, less regulation and an end to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Climate Change Economy Energy Politics

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Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development

Glynis Board·October 24, 2025

The pitch includes 400 buildable acres and access to natural gas reserves, a lot of water and methane from coal mines.

Economy Energy

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Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says

Chris Potter·October 24, 2025

Eos makes zinc-based batteries for industrial and other large-scale uses, including renewable energy projects.

Economy Energy

Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House

Pennsylvania Capital-Star·October 10, 2025

One legislator hopes the law will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas.

Climate Change Economy Water

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Gov. Shapiro elected to lead U.S.-Canadian partnership overseeing Great Lakes

Jaxon White·October 8, 2025

The international group of eight governors and two Canadian premiers works to grow the region’s economy and protect the Great Lakes.

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After deadly explosion, safety and environmental lapses at U.S. Steel’s coke works now rest with Nippon

Pa. environmental groups appeal permit for massive gas power plant meant to fuel data center

With egg prices up, Penn State students scramble to find plant-based substitutes

Next-generation nuclear reactors will be smaller, safer, Pa. House Energy Committee hears

It’s not too late to take advantage of some federal clean energy tax credits

State Republican lawmakers weigh solutions to rising electricity bills

Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development

Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says

Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House

Gov. Shapiro elected to lead U.S.-Canadian partnership overseeing Great Lakes