Safety, oversight concerns raised as Pa. lawmakers pursue billions for hydrogen hubs Spotlight PAJune 23, 2023 Some lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight for capturing carbon and storing it deep underground. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Residents rally against Shell plastics plant pollution in Beaver County Reid FrazierJune 8, 2023 They want Shell to be held accountable for pollution from its ethane cracker, including for it to be shut down during air pollution events. EnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Abandoned oil and gas wells emit carcinogens and other harmful pollutants, groundbreaking study shows Inside Climate NewsJune 6, 2023 A new study shows benzene and other hazardous air pollutants are being released by abandoned oil and gas wells, putting people who live near by at risk. Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of these wells. Climate ChangeEnergyHealth
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
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
