U.S. Steel shows off its newest investment to a community divided
U.S. Steel says its new hot strip mill in Braddock will improve its environmental performance and productivity by replacing an aging operation.
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Pa. environmental groups turn to crowdfunding to challenge Homer City data center project
The gas-fired power plant that would power the data center could be the biggest in the country, emitting as much pollution as all the cars on Pennsylvania’s roads.
Where Pennsylvania stands with regulating data centers
The passing of Pennsylvania’s new budget means that several bills to slow down data center development in the state are on hold, like repealing a key tax exemption.
GOP’s Garrity faults Shapiro’s stance on data centers, stresses local control
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity, who last year praised data centers, wants local officials to set the rules for development.
After the dam, a different river for businesses
Two years after the removal of Elizabeth Locks and Dam, some business owners along the Monongahela River say water levels dropped more than expected.
Pa. House passes data center ‘pause’ along with Shapiro’s plan for ‘responsible’ development
Both chambers have approved a repeal of the commonwealth’s sales tax break on computer equipment for data centers.
Pa. bill aims to create a level playing field for direct-to-consumer EV sales
The bill would open the direct sales model to other EV makers besides Tesla that don’t have a network of franchised dealerships.
Beyond the compost bin: How Pittsburgh restaurants are reimagining waste
From spent grain and citrus peels to reusable containers and local sourcing, food establishments across Pittsburgh are redesigning systems one decision at a time.
Governor Shapiro courted new data centers. Then public opinion shifted.
Jael Holzman of Heatmap News examined emails between the Governor’s office and Amazon, as public opposition to AI data centers has grown.
Shapiro pitches sustainability, transparency requirements for data center developers
Gov. Josh Shapiro released proposed GRID standards to require data center developers to prove that they are entitled to tax benefits available from the state.
