Law Meant to Push Drilling Further From Houses Had Little Impact, Study Finds
Exemptions in the law and permissions from owners put hundreds of wells closer to homes, schools and churches than the 500-foot setback meant to protect public health.
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U.S. Steel Cancels $1B Upgrade to Pittsburgh Plants
The company said they've seen the future of steelmaking: "When facts change, we must change.” Elected officials, regulators, environmentalists, and unions weigh in.
U.S. Steel Drops Plan for Fracking at Steel Mill
U.S. Steel dropped plans for a fracking company to drill at the Edgar Thomson plant in Braddock. The decision comes after years of opposition from some residents.
Pittsburgh’s Air Improving, but Still Gets an ‘F’ From American Lung Association
Despite some improvements, the Pittsburgh metro area ranked 9th worst in the country for long-term particle pollution, which is associated with heart and lung disease.
Biden’s Climate Pitch Could Hit Turbulence From Some Fossil Fuel-Friendly Unions
Some union workers aren't on board with a transition to cleaner energy: "I know how to weld. I know how to build power plants."
Alerted by High COVID ‘Activity,’ State Health Officials Visited Shell’s Beaver County Ethane Cracker
Shell has put policies in place to try to prevent the spread of COVID. But photographs obtained by The Allegheny Front and StateImpact Pennsylvania show that policy isn’t always followed.
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Takes on Climate Change to Create Jobs
The American Jobs Plan would ready roads and bridges for bigger storms, grow renewable energy, and clean up polluted communities.
Group Worries New Air Pollution Permit Could Allow Clairton Coke Works to Pollute More
Is U.S. Steel making up pollution numbers to avoid stricter rules under the Clean Air Act? GASP thinks it just might be. They want the company to show their math.
Chesapeake Fined $1.9 Million for Wetland, Stream Violations in PA
The company damaged dozens of waterways at its gas drilling sites in Pennsylvania. It will have to restore 55 acres of wetlands and repair 4,000 feet of streams.
DEP Pointed Feds to Whistleblower Complaints About Shell Pipeline
The complaint alleges that defective corrosion coatings were used on the Falcone pipeline that will feed Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County.
