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Trump and Biden Differ Sharply on the Environment — What That Means for Pennsylvania

Reid Frazier·October 27, 2020

Trump's environmental rollbacks and Biden's support of clean energy mean high stakes for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Climate Change Economy Energy

Fracking Project at U.S. Steel Plant Denied Local Permit Extension

Reid Frazier·October 23, 2020

It's a victory for some Mon Valley residents and environmental groups. The company said it will continue to move the project forward.

Energy

Pennsylvanians Want a Lot From Their Lawmakers When It Comes to Climate Change

Rachel McDevitt·October 19, 2020

From more regulations to transitioning to renewable energy, voters have a long wish list for climate action for lawmakers.

2020 Election Climate Change Politics

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Study: Radiation Levels Higher Downwind of Fracking Sites

Reid Frazier·October 16, 2020

Researchers found elevated levels of radioactivity on air particles measured downwind of fracking sites around the country. They say health effects are possible, though not imminent.

Energy Health

Climate Change Could Shift Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Season

Rachel McDevitt·October 15, 2020

Pennsylvania wildfires usually happen in the spring, but that could be changing.

Climate Change Conservation Wild Pennsylvania

DEP Issues New Fines for Westmoreland County Landfill That Accepts Drilling Waste

Reid Frazier·October 15, 2020

The agency fined Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill $59,000 for multiple violations over the past year, including spills and leaks.

Energy Pollution

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Trump Pounds Fracking as a Wedge Issue in Pa. Will It help?

Susan Phillips·October 9, 2020

President Trump gets fracking job numbers, and Biden's position on the industry, wrong as he makes play for rural voters. But will it work?

2020 Election Energy Politics

Air Permitting Backlog Improving in Allegheny County, Audit Says

Reid Frazier·October 8, 2020

Actions on permit applications and renewals was better than five years ago, when some sat for up to twenty years.

Pollution

DEP Allows Work on Revolution Pipeline to Start Back Up

Reid Frazier·September 29, 2020

The pipeline blew up in Beaver County and destroyed a home two years ago. Now, DEP has given the go-ahead to re-route the pipeline.

Energy Follow the Pipeline

Climate Change Protestors on the steps of the state capitol with a sign that reads," Harrisburg Stand Uo."

What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change?

Rachel McDevitt·September 25, 2020

StateImpact and The Allegheny Front want to know what type of action you're looking for from elected officials to address climate change.

Climate Change Politics Your Environment Update

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