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$5M from Shell to be used to monitor air, educate community in wake of air quality violations
The funds come from a settlement with Shell over air quality volitions at its Beaver County ethane cracker.
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Scientists discover first proof of Swainson’s warbler breeding in Pennsylvania
The brown songbird with a sword-like beak has never been known to breed as far north as the Commonwealth.
New sinkhole forms along Mariner East pipeline in Chester County
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is investigating a sinkhole along the Mariner East natural gas liquids pipeline in Chester County.
Forest owners look to the carbon market to help manage their trees
A program that started in Pennsylvania sells carbon credits on behalf of smaller family forest owners.
Keeping Track of Pennsylvania’s Resurgent Black Bear Population
Meet Pennsylvania's bear biologist as she gathers data on one of the state's 16,000 black bears. The population has rebounded in the last 30 years.
Preparing for the arrival of the invasive spongy moth
Pennsylvania is in the midst of an outbreak of spongy moths. The invasive insect has caused significant damage to forests since the 1970s.
Take a sip of the PA Wilds
A new beer on sale in north-central Pennsylvania will benefit a nonprofit that works on conservation and economic development in the PA Wilds.
Residents rally against Shell plastics plant pollution in Beaver County
They want Shell to be held accountable for pollution from its ethane cracker, including for it to be shut down during air pollution events.
The Allegheny Front wins statewide awards for reporting on Shell’s ethane cracker, oak trees and Black urban farmers
The Keystone Media Awards recognize journalism that "consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences."
These high school students are grappling with living in the shadow of chemical pollution
Living near Shell's ethane cracker and East Palestine, one student came to a realization: "I was like, ‘Oh, wait a minute, stuff is actually serious.'"
