Coal and Gas Jobs Given Center Stage by Pa. Lawmakers, Even Democrats Rachel McDevittMarch 5, 2021 At recent hearings in Harrisburg, fossil fuel reps told lawmakers that coal and gas are part of the climate solution. Some Democrats agree. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Revolution Pipeline, Part of Which Exploded in 2018, Is Back in Service Reid FrazierMarch 3, 2021 DEP lifted its order barring the re-start of the pipeline, saying the company has put in enough safety precautions and it is now safe. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
New Investigation Finds Fracking Chemicals in the Bodies of People in Southwestern Pa. Kara HolsoppleMarch 2, 2021 A two-year investigation sampled the urine of families living near fracking. We talked to the reporter who says she was shocked by the high levels of chemicals found in kids. EnergyHealthYour Environment Update
Gas vs. Electric Stoves? A Kitchen Expert Weighs In. Julie GrantFebruary 26, 2021 As a growing number of cities ban natural gas in new construction, we asked a kitchen expert what she thinks of gas versus electric stoves. Climate ChangeEnergyHealth
The Gas Industry Is Fighting the Phase Out of Fossil Fuels by Targeting Your Gas Stove Kara HolsoppleFebruary 26, 2021 The natural gas industry wants you to keep using gas stoves as a growing number of cities ban gas in new construction. Climate ChangeEnergyHealthYour Environment Update
At DEP Budget Hearing, a Focus on Pa.’s Effort to Join RGGI Rachel McDevittFebruary 26, 2021 The DEP budget hearing brought up the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, criticisms of DEP and Texas grid failures. EnergyPolitics
Delaware River Basin Commission Votes to Ban Fracking in the Watershed Susan PhillipsFebruary 26, 2021 The four-state commission cited scientific evidence that fracking has polluted drinking water, surface water, and groundwater. EnergyWater
Gas Industry Hasn’t Delivered on Its Economic Promise to Communities, Report Says Jon HurdleFebruary 16, 2021 The industry rejects the report, calling natural gas extraction a 'game-changer for local economies.' EconomyEnergyYour Environment Update
More Ohioans Want Some Say in Siting Drilling Waste Injection Wells Julie GrantFebruary 12, 2021 Residents near injection wells in Ohio fear pollution, noise and earthquakes. Local leaders want some say in where these wells are located. EnergyWho's Listening
Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well Reid FrazierFebruary 12, 2021 The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe. EnergyWater