Pennsylvanians Tell EPA, We Need More Controls on Methane, Not Less Julie GrantOctober 18, 2019 “I feel that it’s important that everyone knows how the industry is affecting everyone’s health, the planet, and our children." Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeHealthNewsPollution
Ohio Citizens Start Their Own Fracking Health Registry Julie GrantJuly 19, 2019 The group says their effort will provide a baseline of health in fracking communities and will be able to determine if fracking is impacting people's health. EnergyHealthWho's Listening
Citizens Stepped in to Protect Water When Ohio Did Not Julie GrantJune 28, 2019 Citizens used a provision in the Clean Water Act to stop frack waste from harming the Mahoning River when Ohio regulators did not act. EnergyWaterWho's Listening
Washington County parents want deeper look into fracking’s link to cancer cases Reid FrazierJune 28, 2019 Despite the state declaring no cancer cluster, parents want answers. EnergyHealth
How Ohio Compares to Pennsylvania for Oversight of Gas Industry Kara HolsoppleJune 14, 2019 A law professor says Pennsylvania has better protections for the environment than Ohio. EnergyWho's Listening
Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019 Eliza Griswold's book chronicles the story of the Haneys as they try to get the drilling company to take responsibility for pollution near her home. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update
Court Document Reveals Range Resources, Other Defendants Agreed to $3 million Settlement in Washington County Contamination Suit Reid FrazierJune 4, 2019 StateImpact Pennsylvania and The Allegheny Front discovered the document, which was publicly available at the Washington County prothonotary's office. Energy
Wolf Rejects Senate’s Infrastructure Proposal Funded by Forest Drilling Katie MeyerMay 31, 2019 Senate Republicans say lifting Wolf's moratorium on new drilling in state forests could raise about a billion dollars a year. ConservationEnergyPoliticsWild Pennsylvania
Range Resources Turned Down in Request to See Reporters’ Documents, Communications with Sources Reid FrazierMay 8, 2019 Judge rules natural gas company's request would break the law on protecting confidential sources. Energy
EQT Fined $330K for Erosion Violations in Allegheny County Reid FrazierMay 7, 2019 Sediment from two well pads in Forward Township was eroding into a tributary of the Mon River. The company blames record rainfall for problems. Energy
