Amid Global Push to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Japan Envisions a ‘Hydrogen Society’ Susan PhillipsApril 5, 2019 Japan is looking beyond battery-powered electric cars. Hydrogen fuel buses are on tap for 2020 Olympics, and more fuel stations are planned Climate ChangeCultureEnergyTechnology
DEP Investigating Gas Well for Water Supply Complaint in Pittsburgh Suburb Reid FrazierApril 2, 2019 It would be first water supply impacted by drilling in Allegheny County. Energy
Officials Fine U.S. Steel for Clairton Emissions from 2018 Amy SiskApril 2, 2019 The penalties are not related to a December fire that damaged pollution controls. One of the biggest problems is leaky coke oven doors. Pollution
Poll: Public Split on Nuclear Bailout Reid FrazierMarch 29, 2019 Respondents generally support nuclear as part of the state’s energy mix. But when it comes to the government acting to help out the industry, they aren’t so sure. Climate ChangeEnergy
A Japanese Man’s Regrets Mirror His Country’s Turn Against Nuclear Power Susan PhillipsMarch 29, 2019 In Fukushima, farmers and residents now put their stock in solar. Energy
Proposal to Drill for Gas at U.S. Steel Site Prompts Contentious Hearing Amy SiskMarch 29, 2019 The company wants to frack at the Edgar Thomson plant in Braddock, but residents in the area are concerned about safety and health impacts. Energy
Meltdown at Three Mile Island: 40 Years Later PA PostMarch 28, 2019 Watch this documentary that details what happened inside the containment building at TMI on March 28: the chaos, confusion, miscommunication and fear. EnergyHistoryVideo
Three Mile Mile Island: The New Nuclear Dilemma Marie CusickMarch 28, 2019 StateImpact Pennsylvania’s latest documentary explores the plant’s fraught history and the new fight to keep it open. EnergyHistoryVideo
A Symbolic Act of Civil Disobedience at Three Mile Island Vigil Tim LambertMarch 28, 2019 "Sometimes you have to teach the younger generation that they have to come out and cross a line to make a point." News
State Investigating Potential Cancer Cluster in Washington County Reid FrazierMarch 25, 2019 Some fear a rare cancer is caused by radiation-contaminated waste or natural gas development. Cancer experts say that's unlikely. HealthPollution