Oversight Board Approves Pennsylvania’s Attempt to Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A environmental oversight board gave the go-ahead for draft regulations for Pa. to join the cap-and-trade program.
Energy
Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Hits Record High
The volume of gas hit at a record high in 2019, while the number of new gas wells was down from its peak in 2014.
Why the Trump Administration is Rolling Back a Climate Rule that Big Oil Actually Likes
In gutting an Obama-era rule to regulate methane emissions from oil and gas wells, EPA wants to make it harder to regulate the industry in the future.
Bill to Keep Pa. Out of Regional Cap-and-Trade Program Passes, Faces Governor’s Veto
DEP estimates the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2030, and bring in $300 million.
For Now, Latest Federal Rollback of Coal Regs Won’t Affect PA Plants
The Trump administration's rollback exempts some coal-fired power plants from Obama-era rules for wastewater containing toxins like mercury, arsenic and selenium.
How Miners With Black Lung Disease Are Navigating the Pandemic
Living with Black Lung disease, a death sentence for coal miners, is devastating. COVID is making it worse.
Community Solar Proposal Getting Bipartisan Support in Legislature
Community solar projects are larger than home rooftop panels, but smaller than utility-scale grids. Subscribers use the energy that's generated and get a credit on their electricity bills.
Federal Judges Throw Out ‘Gaping Loophole’ in PA’s Coal Pollution Plan
Coal plants could lower operating temperatures to ‘evade’ stringent limits on nitrogen oxides that contribute to smog. DEP has two years to come up with a new plan.
No ‘bomb trains’: 14 states challenge new rule on LNG Transport by Rail
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Trains carrying liquified natural gas are potentially explosive, yet no federal safety studies were done.
Sunoco asks Environmental Hearing Board to Block New DEP Shutdown of Mariner East Drilling Site
A judge temporarily allows construction to continue at the troubled Chester County site, pending a hearing scheduled for Sept. 1.
