Pa. advocates say more scrutiny needed over well-plugging money Rachel McDevittJune 2, 2023 Pennsylvania has received $25 million so far to plug old oil and gas wells, which can leak methane, a greenhouse gas. Energy
Shell’s air pollution violations result in $10M fine for Beaver County ethane cracker Reid FrazierMay 24, 2023 Shell's ethane cracker has racked up air quality violations since its start-up and more than 43 malfunctions since 2022. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant Julie GrantMay 19, 2023 A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update
Methane leaks from pipelines targeted by proposed federal rule Rachel McDevittMay 19, 2023 A federal proposal to reduce leaks of greenhouse gases from pipelines would be the first major change in standards since the 1970s. Climate ChangeEnergyPollution
How EPA’s proposed power plant rules could impact Pennsylvania WHYYMay 19, 2023 The proposal comes as the dangerous impacts of human-caused climate change become increasingly clear. Climate ChangeEnergyPollution
PA lawmakers examine cryptocurrency’s energy waste Rachel McDevittMay 19, 2023 State lawmakers are looking into the effects cryptocurrency has on the climate, as the process of generating digital currency saps energy. EnergyPolitics
New research supports Pennsylvania’s inclusion in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inside Climate NewsMay 15, 2023 By joining RGGI, Pennsylvania could speed its pace in cutting carbon emissions, raise new revenue and boost the use of renewable fuel. Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsPollution
Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s top 12 greenhouse gas emitters are in the Pittsburgh region Jillian ForstadtMay 12, 2023 PennEnvironment's "Dirty Dozen" list includes 5 power plants in Western Pa. Climate ChangeEnergy
Environmental groups sue Shell over air pollution violations at its cracker plant Julie GrantMay 11, 2023 They want strict penalties and a stop to what they call illegal releases of pollution. The plant violated its permit a dozen times since last summer. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Shell’s air pollution problems have some in Beaver County questioning its ability to be a good neighbor Reid FrazierMay 11, 2023 Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County has had air pollution problems since it started up in the fall. Now, some of its supporters are beginning to question its ability to be a good neighbor. EnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
