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Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, asks for new renewable energy goals

Rachel McDevitt·March 14, 2024

Gov. Shapiro is offering his own version of a controversial program to limit climate-warming pollution from power plants and is setting new goals for renewable energy.

Climate Change Energy

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As Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, some residents say their concerns are being ignored

Roxy Todd·March 14, 2024

The MVP will start transporting gas from West Virginia to Virginia in June. So far, 42 complaints in Virginia allege pollution from construction.

Energy Pollution

EPA leaves out existing natural gas-fired power plants from carbon rule

Reid Frazier·March 8, 2024

The EPA will hold off on regulating carbon emissions from existing natural gas plants. The new rule will cover coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants.

Climate Change Energy

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Hollowed out: How EQT’s expansion in West Virginia set 4 families reeling, while regulators trusted the company to answer their complaints

PublicSource·March 5, 2024

Pittsburgh gas giant EQT pledges to tackle climate change and flexes political muscle. Communities in its frack path face stark realities.

Energy Health Your Environment Update

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DEP: CNX pipeline project in Westmoreland County withdrawn, lacked wildlife permits

Reid Frazier·March 1, 2024

DEP found that CNX's project failed to get federal wildlife clearances. The project was near the Beaver Run Reservoir.

Conservation Energy Water Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife

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Pa. gains new abandoned gas wells as it sets records capping old ones

Rachel McDevitt·February 27, 2024

Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of abandoned gas wells. Last year, the state plugged just 139, while gaining more than 500.

Climate Change Energy Pollution

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Commission approves bids to frack Ohio’s largest state park and two wildlife areas

Julie Grant·February 26, 2024

The commission approved bids to frack under Salt Fork State Park as well as wildlife areas and other state property, while protestors yelled and held signs.

Conservation Energy

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Marsh Creek State Park cleanup due to Mariner East pipeline construction

Susan Phillips·February 23, 2024

Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.

Energy Pollution Water

Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid

Glynis Board·February 21, 2024

These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy.

Climate Change Economy Energy

Groups criticize Shapiro’s economic plan for ignoring climate change

Rachel McDevitt·February 21, 2024

They say that Shapiro's 10-year economic plan "will worsen Pennsylvania’s economic position" by linking it to fossil fuels instead of clean energy.

Climate Change Economy Energy Politics

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