So Long Clean Power Plan. It Was Nice Knowing You.

Reid FrazierJuly 2, 2019

Our guest in this Trump on Earth episode says if Trump's replacement plan holds up in court, it could hamstring future presidents from tackling climate change.

Climate ChangeEnergyPodcastsPoliticsPollutionYour Environment Update

Citizens Stepped in to Protect Water When Ohio Did Not

Julie GrantJune 28, 2019

Citizens used a provision in the Clean Water Act to stop frack waste from harming the Mahoning River when Ohio regulators did not act.

EnergyWaterWho's Listening

Washington County parents want deeper look into fracking’s link to cancer cases

Reid FrazierJune 28, 2019

Despite the state declaring no cancer cluster, parents want answers.

EnergyHealth

Ohio Law Allows Energy Companies to Force Landowners into Leases

Julie GrantJune 21, 2019

Ohio regulators have never turned down an energy company's request to force a landowner to sign a lease. The company needs to show that without the landowner, their project would not be profitable.

EnergyWho's Listening

Trump Ditches Obama’s signature climate policy aimed at cutting coal emissions

Susan PhillipsJune 19, 2019

The new rule will help coal power plants remain open and is expected to hamper efforts to cut carbon emissions.

Climate ChangeEnergy

How Ohio Compares to Pennsylvania for Oversight of Gas Industry

Kara HolsoppleJune 14, 2019

A law professor says Pennsylvania has better protections for the environment than Ohio.

EnergyWho's Listening

Some Ohio Citizens Who Complained About Oil and Gas Feel ‘Abandoned’ by the State

Julie GrantJune 14, 2019

While thousands have complained, many say Ohio regulators did not or could not address their concerns.

EnergyWho's Listening

Ohio Community Reckons With A Coal Plant Closure

Brittany PattersonJune 7, 2019

For residents of Coshocton, Ohio, fewer carbon emissions come at a price, but there's still hope for what comes after coal.

EconomyEnergy

Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking

Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019

Eliza Griswold's book chronicles the story of the Haneys as they try to get the drilling company to take responsibility for pollution near her home.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Court Document Reveals Range Resources, Other Defendants Agreed to $3 million Settlement in Washington County Contamination Suit

Reid FrazierJune 4, 2019

StateImpact Pennsylvania and The Allegheny Front discovered the document, which was publicly available at the Washington County prothonotary's office.

Energy