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Poll: Most Pennsylvanians Think Climate Change is Major Public Health Risk

Marie Cusick·May 17, 2019

They are more likely than any time in the past decade to believe climate change is happening and that it's impacting their lives.

Climate Change Health

DEP Orders Energy Transfer to Restore Streams it ‘illegally eliminated’ in Western Pa

Reid Frazier·May 14, 2019

Agency says the company filled in thousands of feet of streambed, altered stream length for 120 waterways during construction of Revolution pipeline.

Energy Follow the Pipeline

U.S. Steel Hit with Another Six-Figure Fine Over Excessive Emissions

Reid Frazier·May 13, 2019

The $300,000 fine is for violations at the Clairton Coke Works during the first quarter of 2019. U.S. Steel has been fined a total of $2.6 million in the last year.

Pollution

With New Lookout Towers, Pennsylvania Goes Old-School to Detect Wildfires

Amy Sisk·May 10, 2019

Many states have ended lookout programs, but Pennsylvania just built 16 new fire towers. Officials say it's a cost-effective way to monitor remote, rugged terrain.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania

Three Mile Island Will Close Sept. 30, as Nuclear Rescue Legislation Stalls in Harrisburg

Marie Cusick·May 10, 2019

Some 600 workers will be out of a job. The company says nuclear energy should be valued as a source of carbon-free electricity.

Climate Change Energy

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Judge Turned Down Range Resources’ Request to See Reporters’ Documents, Communications with Sources

Reid Frazier·May 8, 2019

Judge rules natural gas company's request would break the law on protecting confidential sources.

Energy

Bipartisan Group of Legislators Reintroduces Bills to Get Pa to 100% Renewable Energy

Marie Cusick·May 7, 2019

Republican state senator cites his grandchildren's future as the reason for sponsoring the senate version of the bill. But bills are unlikely to pass.

Climate Change Energy Politics

EQT Fined $330K for Erosion Violations in Allegheny County

Reid Frazier·May 7, 2019

Sediment from two well pads in Forward Township was eroding into a tributary of the Mon River. The company blames record rainfall for problems.

Energy

Pa Prosecutors Eye Potential ‘Environmental Crimes’ of Oil and Gas Companies

Reid Frazier·May 3, 2019

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro seems to be making good on a campaign promise to "hold the oil and gas companies criminally liable for poisoning our air and our drinking water.”

Energy Politics Pollution

U.S. Steel Promises $1B in Upgrades to Mon Valley Plants

Amy Sisk·May 3, 2019

The company says improvements will reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Enviro groups say it doesn't address air pollution from the Clairton Coke Works.

Energy Pollution

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Solar savings for Clairton, other Pa. schools at risk from proposed federal cuts

Pa. solar installers say GOP’s U.S. House tax bill is a ‘disaster’ for business

Allegheny National Forest will increase logging by millions of board feet this year

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