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How Ohio Compares to Pennsylvania for Oversight of Gas Industry

Kara Holsopple·June 14, 2019

A law professor says Pennsylvania has better protections for the environment than Ohio.

Energy Who's Listening

Some Ohio Citizens Who Complained About Oil and Gas Feel ‘Abandoned’ by the State

Julie Grant·June 14, 2019

While thousands have complained, many say Ohio regulators did not or could not address their concerns.

Energy Who's Listening

Ohio Pipeline Explosion Injures Two, Damages Three Homes

Julie Grant·January 22, 2019

A 12-year old boy suffered second degree burns. It's the same pipeline system that exploded in Westmoreland County two years ago that badly burned one man.

Energy Follow the Pipeline News

Second Ethane Cracker Closer to Reality in Ohio

Julie Grant·January 9, 2019

Air and water permits have been issued for a second ethane cracker in the region. This one in eastern Ohio is a little more than an hour's drive from Pittsburgh.

Economy Energy Pollution The Coming Chemical Boom

One Town’s Saga of Few Jobs, Chronic Pollution and the Coming Chemical Boom

Julie Grant·November 30, 2018

After years of decline, East Liverpool is banking on new economic life from the gas industry. But many are still struggling from pollution that has plagued this town for decades.

Economy Environmental Justice Hazardous to Your Health Health The Coming Chemical Boom

Ohio Residents Fed Up with Fracking Wastewater

Julie Grant·November 1, 2018

Ohio regulators just approved a controversial injection well. Activists are considering an appeal.

Energy News Pollution

Can Shale Gas Rebuild the Region’s Manufacturing Base?

Julie Grant·October 26, 2018

Some are hoping that natural gas can create a plastics industry in the Ohio Valley. Others fear air quality and drinking water will be harmed.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

A Clear Divide as Ohio Residents Testify About Ethane Pipeline

Julie Grant·May 25, 2018

Shell’s Falcon Pipeline would run through Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, transporting the ethane necessary to fuel the cracker plant its building in Western, PA. The cracker creates ethylene, which is used in manufacturing plastics.

Economy Energy Follow the Pipeline Pollution

Gearing Up for Fight, Ohio Residents Turn to PA Experts

Julie Grant·May 4, 2018

Ohioans are concerned about the impact that all the new well pads, pipelines, compressor stations and diesel truck traffic are having on the environment and the quality of life in their rural communities. What can they learn from what has happened in southwestern Pennsylvania?

Energy Health Pollution Your Environment Update

VIDEO: Newly Obtained XTO Well Pad Explosion Footage

Julie Grant·March 20, 2018

Gas poured from the well head at a rate estimated by the EPA of 100 million cubic feet per day for 20 days before crews were able to plug it it on March 7.

News Pollution Video

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