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Small Earthquakes May Be the First Linked to Fracking in PA

Susan Phillips·May 6, 2016

Though earthquakes caused by fracking are rare, a series of small quakes in the heart of Pennsylvania's drilling country has again raised questions about the links between earthquakes and fracking.

Energy

Could Pennsylvania’s Gas Boom Turn Philly into an Energy Hub?

Susan Phillips·April 8, 2016

Industry leaders are looking to Pennsylvania's vast natural gas reserves to fuel a manufacturing reboot in Philadelphia. But is Philly's new "energy hub" just a pipe dream?

Economy Energy

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Federal Jury Awards $4.24 Million to Dimock Families in Fracking Case

Susan Phillips·March 11, 2016

After years of delays, only two families out of the original 44 plaintiffs in a case against Cabot Oil and Gas went to trial. But a jury has now found the company liable for millions in damages.

Energy Water

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighing In On Major Drilling Laws

Susan Phillips·March 11, 2016

A case now before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could decide what the state's constitutional guarantee of clean air and clean water really means on the ground.

Energy Politics

Two Families Determined to Fight on in Fracking Lawsuit

Susan Phillips·February 26, 2016

While others settled fracking lawsuits, two Pennsylvania families remain resolute in pursuing their case against one of the biggest drillers in the region.

Energy Health Water

Pipeline Task Force Releases Final Report

Susan Phillips·February 19, 2016

A state task force has issued its final recommendations for siting, permitting and safety measures for natural gas pipelines in Pennsylvania.

Energy

A winter sunrise in Philadelphia. Photo: Karen Christine Hibbard via Flickr

Gas Leaks Could Be Killing City Trees in Philadelphia

Susan Phillips·December 11, 2015

Trees that line city streets can be especially vulnerable to pests, disease and lack of water. But it turns out gas leaks could also be killing trees.

Energy

The Delaware River in Philadelphia is a tidal river that will be affected by sea level rise. Photo: Mark Willard via Flickr

Climate Change: The Engineer’s Dilemma

Susan Phillips·December 4, 2015

In Philadelphia, city departments—from the people who fix potholes to the people who manage the city’s budget—are starting to plan for climate change.

Climate Change

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Small Earthquakes May Be the First Linked to Fracking in PA

Could Pennsylvania’s Gas Boom Turn Philly into an Energy Hub?

Federal Jury Awards $4.24 Million to Dimock Families in Fracking Case

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighing In On Major Drilling Laws

Two Families Determined to Fight on in Fracking Lawsuit

Pipeline Task Force Releases Final Report

Gas Leaks Could Be Killing City Trees in Philadelphia

Climate Change: The Engineer’s Dilemma