In Upper Burrell, where fracking and AI industries converge, residents look to regulate data center
Residents of Upper Burrell in Western Pennsylvania already living with the environmental burdens of fracking now have a data center.
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Court rules against Allegheny County township that allowed fracking near homes
If an appeal fails, the company may be required to remove the gas well in Elizabeth Township. One lawyer says the new legal approach could be applied to other municipalities.
EPA’s approval of second Plum injection well raises fears that more are on the way
A second injection well near Pittsburgh has residents and activists worried. Pennsylvania has 19 injection wells permitted by EPA.
Residents oppose plan to build second fracking waste injection well in Pittsburgh suburb
Residents who say the first injection well polluted groundwater oppose an EPA permit for another injection well next to it.
Allegheny County Council votes to ban fracking in county parks, overriding Fitzgerald’s veto
Rich Fitzgerald, who has supported the industry, opposed the measure despite the fact that there are no current proposals to drill on the county land.
Allegheny County Council votes to ban fracking in county parks, but Fitzgerald promises veto
Supporters cheered the ban, which includes other industrial activity. Those opposed say it could hamstring the county.
Company seeks to withdraw water from W. Pa. trout stream for fracking
Big Sewickley Creek runs through Beaver and Allegheny counties and is known for fishing and swimming. A watershed group, anglers, and a state legislator want DEP to reject the plan.
Environmental group joins Plum Borough Council in fight against second gas wastewater injection well
Injection wells dispose of fracking wastewater deep underground. The group has concerns about truck traffic, water contamination, and earthquakes.
U.S. Steel Drops Plan for Fracking at Steel Mill
U.S. Steel dropped plans for a fracking company to drill at the Edgar Thomson plant in Braddock. The decision comes after years of opposition from some residents.
Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well
The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe.
