Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development
The pitch includes 400 buildable acres and access to natural gas reserves, a lot of water and methane from coal mines.
Economy
Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says
Eos makes zinc-based batteries for industrial and other large-scale uses, including renewable energy projects.
Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House
One legislator hopes the law will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas.
Gov. Shapiro elected to lead U.S.-Canadian partnership overseeing Great Lakes
The international group of eight governors and two Canadian premiers works to grow the region’s economy and protect the Great Lakes.
View from the Mon: Industry, historical pollution and prosperity
Ron Baraff of Rivers of Steel says without the Monongahela River, the Pittsburgh region would not have developed into an industrial power.
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.
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.
