Religious Groups Call for ‘Moral-torium’ on Fracking
An interfaith group representing religious people across Pennsylvania says it's time to start thinking about fracking—and climate change—in moral terms.
Energy
The Electricity Billing Trick That Could Save You Money and Energy
As if your electricity bill wasn't mysterious enough, your utility could soon be charging you different rates for electricity used at different times of day. But it could be a big way to conserve energy and save money.
Federal Jury Awards $4.24 Million to Dimock Families in Fracking Case
After years of delays, only two families out of the original 44 plaintiffs in a case against Cabot Oil and Gas went to trial. But a jury has now found the company liable for millions in damages.
Oil Trains Carry Bigger Risks for People of Color
Thousands of Pennsylvanians live within the evacuation zone of a potential oil train accident. But people of color and low-income communities are shouldering a larger share of the risk.
Where Do Clinton, Sanders Stand on Fracking?
A top environmental concern for Pennsylvanians is getting some play on the national stage. But what's behind the candidates' tough talk on fracking?
What Does Bankruptcy in the Coal Industry Look Like?
As bankruptcy sweeps across the coal industry, it's often workers and retirees that stand to lose the most.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighing In On Major Drilling Laws
A case now before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could decide what the state's constitutional guarantee of clean air and clean water really means on the ground.
A Maple Syrup Business Becomes a Casualty of Pipeline Construction
After a lengthy legal battle, a family maple syrup business has lost its bid to protect maple trees on land seized for a new natural gas pipeline.
Study Says Gas Drilling is Happening Too Close to Homes
Is fracking happening too close to homes and schools? According to a new analysis by a group of scientists, the answer is yes.
Inside the Fight to Frack Penn Township
New communities in southwestern Pennsylvania are still experiencing the ups and downs that occur when fracking comes to town, even though gas prices have declined.
