Grand Jury Report Archives

A drilling rig looms behind a suburban house

A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented

Susan Phillips·July 2, 2025

In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.

Energy Environmental Justice Health Politics

Governor Shapiro stands in front of a table holding a signed agreement with 2 men on either side of him.

Gov. Shapiro announces ‘first of its kind’ agreement with CNX on fracking health measures, says new regulations coming

Reid Frazier·November 2, 2023

The agreement includes many measures recommended by a 2020 grand jury report. Voluntary air monitoring and data-sharing will take place at two CNX drilling sites.

Energy Health

Sinkholes Attributed to Gas Drilling Underline the Stakes in Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Race

Inside Climate News·October 21, 2022

As residents struggle with damage linked to the Mariner East pipeline, many observe that the Democratic nominee is playing down his environmental bona fides.

Climate Change Energy Politics

Senate Democrats Push for Greater Accountability From Natural Gas Industry

Rachel McDevitt·May 27, 2021

They want more protections for people living near fracking sites. It's a non-starter for Republican lawmakers.

Energy

AG Charges Two Pipeline Companies Over Spills in Washington County

Reid Frazier·July 23, 2020

Shapiro said grand jury evidence showed pipeline builders ignored a spill. Foreman told to "look the other way."

Energy Pollution

Group Hopes Grand Jury Report Will Put Health at Center of Fracking Debate

Kara Holsopple·July 9, 2020

The report outlines health problems of people living near fracking wells. The Environmental Health Project says it's about time public health takes center stage.

Economy Health Your Environment Update

Department of Health Says It Is Looking Into Fracking Risks Following Grand Jury Report

Brett Sholtis·June 30, 2020

DOH said it has already done some of the recommendations like setting up a registry for people to submit health complaints.

Energy Health

Pa. Grand Jury Report on Fracking: DEP Failed to Protect Public Health

Reid Frazier·June 25, 2020

A Pennsylvania grand jury report two years in the making slammed the Department of Environmental Protection for failing to protect the public from the health effects of fracking.

Energy Health

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Woman who sued natural gas driller Range Resources testifies before grand jury

Reid Frazier·February 22, 2019

Woman who sued drilling companies testified before an investigative grand jury in Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania Attorney General is investigating environmental crimes in Washington County.

Energy News

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A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented

Gov. Shapiro announces ‘first of its kind’ agreement with CNX on fracking health measures, says new regulations coming

Sinkholes Attributed to Gas Drilling Underline the Stakes in Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Race

Senate Democrats Push for Greater Accountability From Natural Gas Industry

AG Charges Two Pipeline Companies Over Spills in Washington County

Group Hopes Grand Jury Report Will Put Health at Center of Fracking Debate

Department of Health Says It Is Looking Into Fracking Risks Following Grand Jury Report

Pa. Grand Jury Report on Fracking: DEP Failed to Protect Public Health

Woman who sued natural gas driller Range Resources testifies before grand jury