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New book looks at the big decisions small communities had to make when fracking came to town

Kara Holsopple·April 18, 2022

Many small communities had to figure out how to deal with fracking with little guidance, and try to avoid the worst of the boom-bust cycle that energy extraction brings.

Economy Energy Politics

Pennsylvania lawmakers push pro-fossil fuel bills, citing Russia’s war and energy security

Rachel McDevitt·March 30, 2022

A slate of bills aimed at boosting the natural gas industry under the claim of energy security has passed a committee in the Pa. House.

Climate Change Energy

Environmental group joins Plum Borough Council in fight against second gas wastewater injection well

Kiley Koscinski·March 11, 2022

Injection wells dispose of fracking wastewater deep underground. The group has concerns about truck traffic, water contamination, and earthquakes.

Energy Pollution Water

Group highlights economic and public health costs of fracking

Julie Grant·February 24, 2022

One study examined pregnant women who live near natural gas wells and their exposure to toxic chemicals like benzene.

Energy Health

Study finds elderly near fracking sites at higher risk of dying prematurely

Reid Frazier·February 1, 2022

Researchers looked at millions of Medicare records and found elderly people living downwind of fracking sites had a 3.1 percent increased risk of dying prematurely.

Energy Health

Analysts forecast rise in oil and gas impact fees after prices rose in 2021

Rachel McDevitt·January 28, 2022

Gas drillers are expected to pay about $234 million dollars in impact fees for 2021, nearly $90 million more than 2020, and potentially the highest payout ever.

Economy Energy

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DEP adjusts proposed methane rule, but critics say it’s not enough

Rachel McDevitt·December 20, 2021

They say the proposal to crack down on VOCs and methane emissions from oil and gas sites is too weak. EPA has proposed tougher rules.

Climate Change Energy

State report shows strong natural gas production growth in 2021

Rachel McDevitt·December 3, 2021

After a bruising year in 2020, natural gas production and prices in Pennsylvania are on the rise this...

Energy News

New book explores private land, public good and fracking in Pennsylvania

Kara Holsopple·October 15, 2021

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.

Energy Your Environment Update

A gas wel lpad in the Loyalsock State Forest

Environmental Group Asks Court to Order Lawmakers Pay Back Money Meant for Conservation

Rachel McDevitt·August 6, 2021

The Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation is hoping to get the state to return more than $1 billion to a conservation fund.

Conservation Energy Politics Wild Pennsylvania

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