Judge Denies Appeal to Halt Construction on Mariner East 2 Pipeline
Three environmental groups had appealed to a state Environmental Hearing Board to temporarily block construction on Sunoco's controversial gas pipeline.
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Aftershocks of the Gas Boom Ripple Through New York’s Wine Country
Fracking has been banned in New York since 2015. But a proposal to store natural gas in underground caverns in the state's scenic Finger Lakes region is bringing the issue back to the forefront.
The Hunt for Methane Leaks Goes High-Tech
Scientists are turning to everything from drones to high-resolution satellites in the battle to keep methane inside the nation's natural gas infrastructure and out of the atmosphere.
Inspectors Saw Corrosion on Pipeline Years Before Explosion
Company officials say the natural gas pipeline that exploded in western Pennsylvania had corrosion issues dating back to 2012—leaving some asking whether the accident could have been prevented.
Natural Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania are Up. Here’s Why.
Our energy reporter Reid Frazier digs into the state's new data on air pollution from oil and gas sites in Pennsylvania.
Air Pollution from Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Sites Continues to Rise
New data from the state's Department of Environmental Protection reveals that a wide variety of air pollutants are still a problem at Pennsylvania's oil and gas sites.
VIDEO: Scientists Hunt Down Methane Leaks in Mobile Labs
Natural gas is much better for the climate than coal. As long as it's staying in pipelines and not leaking into the atmosphere.
How Does Pennsylvania’s Handling of the Gas Boom Compare to Other States?
A new report is shedding light on how states can better manage the social and economic impacts of fracking—including how to protect workers against boom-and-bust cycles.
Getting By After the Fracking Boom
StateImpact Pennsylvania returns to the small town of Towanda, where four years ago, fracking was pumping big money into the local economy. But how are residents faring now that the boom has turned bust?
New Novel Explores How Class Shapes the Debate Over Fracking
Novelist Jennifer Haigh has written about the legacy of the energy industry in Pennsylvania for more than a decade. Now she's back with a new book that explores the promise and perils of fracking.
