Sludge from municipal sewage is often spread on farm fields as fertilizer. But it can contain PFAS forever chemicals. Regulators want to limit the amount of these chemicals, but monitoring could be expensive. Data centers have become a hot button issue across Pennsylvania, including in a small town where six projects have been proposed. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs an executive order placing restrictions on data center development. A new survey shows fears of the impact of artificial intelligence and opposition to data center construction are bipartisan issues. State regulators have agreed to review the environmental impact of a coal mine in western Pennsylvania. A dragonboat team from Philly is headed to Taiwan for a global competition.
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Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says - Opposition to new data center construction has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to ‘rein in’ data center development - The order will force data center developers to abide by several rules, including a requirement to obtain a stamp of approval from local officials.
State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will conduct an expansive technical review of the Rustic Ridge coal mine, studying impacts to drinking water, wildlife, and tourism.
As PA farmers contend with high fertilizer prices, one possible solution emerges
South Philly’s youth dragon boat team heads to world championships in Taiwan
