StateImpact Archives

Environmental Advocates Call on Legislature to Put More Money Toward Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

Rachel McDevitt·August 11, 2021

They want lawmakers to use some of the billions they have in federal dollars toward waterway cleanup that would benefit the Chesapeake Bay.

Pollution Water

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Energy Transfer Fined $140K for Construction Violations Along Beaver County Pipeline

Reid Frazier·August 11, 2021

The violations include failing to report a landslide, failing to properly mark the pipeline’s path, and allowing erosion and runoff problems.

Energy Follow the Pipeline Wild Pennsylvania

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

Renewables Overtake Coal, but Natural Gas Still Dominates U.S. Power Generation

Susan Phillips·August 4, 2021

Wind is the dominant source of renewable energy, which is now the second-largest source of electricity. Natural gas is still number one.

Energy

EPA Takes up Environmental Justice Complaint Against Philly’s Permit for Natural Gas Power Plant

Susan Phillips·July 30, 2021

Residents and activists say the project will increase air pollution and lock in reliance on fossil fuels. They claim institutional racism is involved in the decision.

Environmental Justice

Pa. Supreme Court Rules Drilling Revenue From State Forests Must Be Used for Conservation

Rachel McDevitt·July 29, 2021

Revenue like bonus, rental, and penalty payments from oil and gas drilling in state forests must go toward conservation, not balancing the state budget.

Conservation Energy Wild Pennsylvania

DEP to require landfills to test for radioactivity from fracking waste

Reid Frazier·July 26, 2021

The new requirement is to protect drinking water sources from radioactive materials found in fracking waste.

Energy Pollution Water

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Group Says Tighter Radiation Controls of Drilling Waste Needed

Reid Frazier·July 23, 2021

An exemption in federal law leaves patchwork of state laws to protect public and workers.

Energy Pollution

PUC Seeks Comment on $1 Million Fine for Beaver County Pipeline Blast

Reid Frazier·July 16, 2021

The pipeline was only opened for a week when it exploded and forced evacuations. Six high-voltage electric transmission towers and an electrical line were also destroyed.

Energy Follow the Pipeline

An aerial view of a natural gas well pad

EPA-Approved Fracking Chemicals Include PFAS, a ‘Forever Chemical’

Susan Phillips·July 14, 2021

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."

Energy Health

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