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After String of Smoggy Days, Allegheny County Wants Polluters to Reduce Emissions During Some Weather Events

Kathleen J. Davis·January 2, 2020

The health department says climate change will make temperature inversions more frequent. A foggy blanket of air pollution hung over the county during the week of Christmas.

Climate Change Hazardous to Your Health Health

Natural Gas Production Headed for a Slow-Down in 2020

Susan Phillips·January 2, 2020

2019 was a banner year for gas production in our region, producing a third of the country's natural gas. But 2020 might not be so good.

Economy Energy

Scotland is Turning Pennsylvania Shale Gas into Plastic. But What Happens to It Next?

Reid Frazier·December 17, 2019

Plastic in the form of pellets and single-use products are polluting the ocean. Efforts to clean it up are underway.

Energy Following Pennsylvania Gas to Scotland Pollution Water

Pennsylvania’s Air Was a Little Fresher in 2018, State Data Shows

Sarah Boden·December 12, 2019

A new state analysis indicates that Pennsylvanians are breathing cleaner air. However, one big exception includes residents living near U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works.

Pollution

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Study: Natural Gas in the Region Has Brought Economic Benefits, But also Premature Deaths

Julie Grant·December 11, 2019

Rural areas see more of an economic boost, while metro Pittsburgh and other more densely populated counties bear the brunt of premature deaths from the industry's air pollution.

Economy Energy Health

A Third of Pa. Drinking Water Samples Contained Toxic PFAS Chemicals

Brett Sholtis·December 9, 2019

The state says there’s ‘no widespread contamination.’ There's no consensus on how much of the PFAS class of chemicals is too much.

Health Water

America’s Shale Gas Helped Solve Japan’s Energy Needs after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Susan Phillips·December 4, 2019

American natural gas is now exported to 35 countries, including Japan. But some Pennsylvanians have been forced to give up their land in the process.

Energy Follow the Pipeline

Chester County DA Charges Energy Transfer Manager, Others in Scheme to Use Constables for Mariner East Pipeline Security

Susan Phillips·December 3, 2019

The DA alleges the 'buy-a-badge' scheme was meant to intimidate residents along the troubled pipeline construction project.

Energy Follow the Pipeline

Pittsburgh Mayor’s Comments Set Off Controversy Over Petrochemical Industry’s Impact to Western Pa

Reid Frazier·November 26, 2019

Peduto's comments brought backlash from politicians and labor unions and praise from environmental groups.

Economy Energy Health Politics The Coming Chemical Boom

State to Fund Studies on Fracking and Cancers, Other Health Effects

Reid Frazier·November 22, 2019

The state will spend $3.9 million to explore the potential health effects of fracking after months of pressure from families of cancer patients in Washington County.

Energy Health

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