Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in

Rachel McDevittOctober 10, 2023

Both supporters and opponents of Pa. joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative feel vindicated by the working group's conclusion.

Climate ChangeEnergy

After Fayette County’s first proposed injection well is withdrawn, residents worry there may be more to come

Danish BajwaOctober 9, 2023

The injection well would have been 300 feet from the nearest home and dispose of fracking wastewater, which may pose risks to groundwater and air quality.

Energy

In Michael Mann’s new book, Earth’s climate history shows us there’s still time to act

Kara HolsoppleOctober 4, 2023

"Our Fragile Moment" takes lessons from the paleoclimate record to help us survive the climate crisis.

Climate ChangeCultureEnergyHistoryYour Environment Update

Pennsylvania gas prices, drilling falls, report says

Rachel McDevittOctober 3, 2023

Natural gas prices in Pennsylvania have fallen steeply, after spiking last year. There’s also been a significant slowdown in new fracking wells.

EconomyEnergy

Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid

Rachel McDevittSeptember 29, 2023

New energy projects can expect a 5-year wait to connect to the grid. Renewable energy experts say we’re getting more and more behind.

Climate ChangeEnergy

EPA’s approval of second Plum injection well raises fears that more are on the way

Reid FrazierSeptember 28, 2023

A second injection well near Pittsburgh has residents and activists worried. Pennsylvania has 19 injection wells permitted by EPA.

EnergyPollution

‘Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man’ performance about fracking and belonging coming to Pittsburgh

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 22, 2023

The touring production from Kentucky finds common themes in western Pennsylvania and beyond.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators

Rachel McDevittSeptember 21, 2023

A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Ohio commission delays vote to frack state parks during raucous meeting

Julie GrantSeptember 19, 2023

The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved four proposals to drill for gas and oil on some state-owned lands, but delayed action on fracking under Ohio state parks.

ConservationEnergyPolitics

Groups say ‘clean’ hydrogen projects lack transparency and fear climate, safety impacts

Reid FrazierSeptember 15, 2023

Appalachian projects are vying for billions of federal dollars to produce hydrogen from natural gas fracked in the region.

EconomyEnergy