There’s a movement to slow down data center development in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers weren’t ready to repeal a key tax exemption. People who live near a gas processing facility in rural Pennsylvania are against its plans to expand. Operations have been stopped at four injection wells for fracking wastewater in southeastern Ohio, at the request of state regulators. Forests in Allegheny and Fayette Counties are also now part of the Old-Growth Forest Network. A new book explores the beauty of Pennsylvania’s natural wonders.
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Where Pennsylvania stands with regulating data centers - The passing of Pennsylvania’s new budget means that several bills to slow down data center development in the state are on hold, like repealing a key tax exemption. 
Energy Transfer seeks to expand gas plant with history of problems in Washington County - The processing station has had multiple violations since beginning operations in 2020, and is trying to expand operations. 
A new book by Pittsburgh author explores the natural wonders of Pennsylvania - Author Tory Mather reflects her passion for showcasing Pennsylvania's diverse landscapes like bogs, caves, forests and waterfalls.
Ohio asks 4 injection wells to shut down, suspects frack wastewater is migrating to other wells - Local groups and the city of Marietta are concerned the migrating frack wastewater could impact drinking water sources.
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Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site
