From coal plant to data center: An Allegheny County community voices concern
Developers of a massive data center in Springdale Borough took questions from residents about noise, and water and energy usage.
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EPA rule change could weaken clean air protections, environmentalists say
They say the proposal would undermine clean air protections and deny public involvement in communities where polluting facilities are built.
Steelworkers rally in Downtown Pittsburgh to call for better worker safety
The United Steelworkers say federal funding cuts put health and safety standards at risk.
Pennsylvania Lured Shell to the State With a $1.65 Billion Tax Break. Now the Company Wants to Sell Its Plant
Despite the tax "windfall" Shell got from Pennsylvania, the company is having “discussions” about a sale or partnership of its ethane cracker.
U.S. Steel: Gas-valve failure likely cause of deadly explosion at Clairton Coke Works
U.S. Steel said pressure built inside the valve, leading to its failure. This allowed coke oven gas to escape and explode when it found an ignition source.
What’s behind higher electricity prices? The regional grid explained.
An energy expert weighs in on the troubles and opportunities at the regional grid operator.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ casts shade over Pennsylvania’s solar boom
The future of solar installation companies and manufacturing plants is in doubt with the early phase out of tax credits in the new law.
Trump’s tax cut bill turned a clean energy tax credit into an instrument to boost coal
Metallurgical coal is used in steelmaking is a significant greenhouse gas polluter. Companies that mine metallurgical coal are now in line to receive a 2.5 percent tax credit.
Trump came to Pittsburgh to promote AI in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you need to know.
Tech leaders, politicians and gas industry executives joined the president at Carnegie Mellon University, amid protests.
Data centers are encroaching on this Pennsylvania town, so locals are taking action early
In Luzerne County, some Dorrance Township residents fear environmental damage, stress on the water table and energy usage from data centers.
