Pa. Supreme Court Rules Drilling Revenue From State Forests Must Be Used for Conservation
Revenue like bonus, rental, and penalty payments from oil and gas drilling in state forests must go toward conservation, not balancing the state budget.
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DEP to require landfills to test for radioactivity from fracking waste
The new requirement is to protect drinking water sources from radioactive materials found in fracking waste.
Group Says Tighter Radiation Controls of Drilling Waste Needed
An exemption in federal law leaves patchwork of state laws to protect public and workers.
EPA-Approved Fracking Chemicals Include PFAS, a ‘Forever Chemical’
The Physicians for Social Responsibility found PFAS was used in 1,200 wells in six states. Although no evidence shows that PFAS was used in Pennsylvania, “we can’t be confident that we know everything."
Report Shows Rebound for Natural Gas as Production, Prices Rise
Pennsylvania’s gas industry increased production by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the year before.
Senate Democrats Push for Greater Accountability From Natural Gas Industry
They want more protections for people living near fracking sites. It's a non-starter for Republican lawmakers.
2 Drilling Companies Hope to Cut Methane Leaks and Rebrand Gas as ‘Responsibly Sourced’
A certification program to monitor for methane leaks from fracking operations hopes to label natural gas as "responsibly sourced."
Law Meant to Push Drilling Further From Houses Had Little Impact, Study Finds
Exemptions in the law and permissions from owners put hundreds of wells closer to homes, schools and churches than the 500-foot setback meant to protect public health.
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.
Senate Candidate Fetterman Negotiates Difficult Terrain on Fracking Issue
Pennsylvania Democrats often struggle to stake out a clear position on fracking, and John Fetterman's 2022 Senate bid is shaping up to be another case in point.
