StateImpact Archives

Mineworkers’ Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Lack of COVID-19 Safety Rules

Reid Frazier·June 19, 2020

Unions say coal miners are at a high risk for COVID-19 because of cramped quarters and exposure to silica and diesel emissions.

Coronavirus Energy

Impact Fees Collected From Gas Drillers Dropped in 2019

Rachel McDevitt·June 18, 2020

Drillers paid just over $200 million last year, about $51 million less than in 2018. The money goes to communities where drilling happens, to help offset the effects of the industry.

Economy Energy

Pa. Attorney General Charges Cabot Oil and Gas with Environmental Crimes in Dimock

Susan Phillips·June 16, 2020

AG Shapiro filed 15 criminal charges, including nine felonies, after more than a decade since Cabot's fracking activities caused well water contamination.

Energy Water

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Range Resources Pleads No Contest to Environmental Crimes at Southwest Pa. Well Sites

Reid Frazier·June 15, 2020

Attorney General Josh Shapiro charged the company for leaks and spills at gas well sites in Washington County.

Energy

EPA limits states’ ability to regulate pipelines under the Clean Water Act

Susan Phillips·June 5, 2020

New York and New Jersey have used a provision of the Clean Water Act to halt pipeline projects carrying shale gas from Pennsylvania across state lines.

Follow the Pipeline Water

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Pa. House Speaker Turzai accepted $11K flight from businessman with fracking-related companies

Reid Frazier·June 5, 2020

A watchdog group calls giving a gift like this to a politician when a person has business before the state, a bribe. Spokesperson said Turzai was being transparent in his disclosure.

Energy Politics

PA DEP Faces Flat Funding to Start Next Fiscal Year

Rachel McDevitt·May 29, 2020

DEP was hoping to add more staff, but now funding may remain flat due to revenue losses from the coronavirus shutdown.

Coronavirus Politics

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill That Would Halt New Regulations During Pandemic

Rachel McDevitt·May 21, 2020

Environmental and other groups opposed the bill. GOP says lawmakers and agencies need time to focus on the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus Politics

Has the Pandemic Cleaned Up Our Air? Answers Could Lie on Your Doorstep

Susan Phillips·May 18, 2020

Fewer cars, less coal-powered electricity, and industrial shutdowns combined with a cool and breezy spring has improved air quality in many areas.

Coronavirus Health Pollution

Study Finds Methane Leaks in Pa Are Much Higher Than State Reports

Reid Frazier·May 14, 2020

The Environmental Defense Fund found estimates don't capture leaks from 'abnormal' conditions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.

Climate Change Energy

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