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Through the Back Channel
On a hidden spot on the Allegheny River, a league of dragon boaters is learning respect for nature—and each other.
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VIDEO: Scientists Hunt Down Methane Leaks in Mobile Labs
Natural gas is much better for the climate than coal. As long as it's staying in pipelines and not leaking into the atmosphere.
In the Rush to Build Gas Pipelines, Are Wetlands Being Overlooked?
As pipeline construction revs up across the region, there’s growing concern that impacts on the landscape aren't getting enough scrutiny from regulators.
What’s at the Bottom of Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Police diver Greg Tersine has a unique view on Pittsburgh's Three Rivers. He has to navigate the maze of shopping carts, cars and stolen ATM machines that line the bottom of the rivers.
Why Pipeline Safety is One of Pennsylvania’s Next Big Energy Challenges
Natural gas pipelines have become common features of the rural landscape in Pennsylvania. But as the industry expands, pipelines are coming to suburbia. The issue is how to make them safe.
Governor Wolf Touts Jobs Coming from Shell’s New Ethane Cracker
Governor Tom Wolf says Shell's new petrochemical plant could mark the start of a new era of manufacturing in western Pennsylvania.
The Three Rivers’ Lone Sailor
Pittsburgh's boating community is banging like never before. There's even a sailboat culture. His name is John Norton.
This Guy Isn’t Shy About Swimming in Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Open-water marathon swimmer Darren Miller says it's about time Pittsburghers stopped being freaked out about swimming in their signature waterways.
New Chemical Plant Promises Jobs, But Could Turn Back the Clock on Air Quality
To meet pollution requirements for its new petrochemical plant, Shell plans to buy emissions credits from power plants that have been closed for years. And yes, that's legal.
Shell Announces Plans to Build Ethane Cracker Near Pittsburgh
After years of speculation, Shell says it's moving ahead with plans to build a petrochemical processing facility in western Pennsylvania.
