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With eco-friendly consumers avoiding plastic containers, green packaging is big business. But one expert says it's policy changes that will make the most difference.
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Advocates call on Wolf to uphold methane promise
The Wolf administration has been working on methane rules for existing gas wells for years. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Air advocates have targeted a Neville Island metal recycler for years. Now, the feds have stepped in
US EPA determined that Metalico is a major source of air pollution. Neighbors and air activists have been complaining about odors and pollution for years.
‘Orphaned’ wells are a problem in Pennsylvania. There are more of them than we thought
A new report shows the western part of the state has the most abandoned or 'orphan' gas wells in Pa. They're a big source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
New book explores private land, public good and fracking in Pennsylvania
A sociologist looks at how the environmental and community impacts of the natural gas boom in Lycoming County challenged closely-held rural values of independence and private property rights.
Back online, Monessen coke plant again draws air pollution complaints
When the coke plant in Monessen started back up in September, so did the air quality complaints. Its previous owner agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement for air violations.
Pa. charges Energy Transfer with environmental crimes over Mariner East pipeline project
Energy Transfer faces 48 criminal charges related to construction of its Mariner East pipeline project, including a felony count of failing to report pollution.
Allegheny County Health Department issues enforcement order against source of bad smell identified in September
The stinky smell that hung over Pittsburgh was caused by a broken valve at the Neville Chemical plant. Nearly 1,000 pounds of hazardous air pollutants were released.
Pittsburgh region saw about two months of unhealthy air days in 2020, study finds
Last year, Pittsburgh had 57 days of poor air quality, which is linked to heart and lung problems, cancer and premature death.
Why It’s Taking Pennsylvania so Long to Regulate Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
In 2017, DEP started developing regulations for PFAS, a class of "forever" chemicals. It might be done by 2023. PFAS is linked to some types of cancers.
