A new report is shedding light on how states can better manage the social and economic impacts of fracking—including how to protect workers against boom-and-bust cycles.
A gas executive's remark that his company targets poor communities has raised questions about whether Pennsylvania's approach to environmental justice is adequate to protect rural citizens impacted by fracking.
Proof that the battle over Pennsylvania's new drilling regulations is as volatile as ever, this week the Senate approved measures barring environmental regulators from implementing key parts of the new rules.
StateImpact Pennsylvania returns to the small town of Towanda, where four years ago, fracking was pumping big money into the local economy. But how are residents faring now that the boom has turned bust?
Novelist Jennifer Haigh has written about the legacy of the energy industry in Pennsylvania for more than a decade. Now she's back with a new book that explores the promise and perils of fracking.
According to a new report from the Center for Public Integrity, hundreds of rural Pennsylvanians are enduring contaminated well water they blame on fracking. And getting help from state regulators often proves a frustrating fight.
To meet pollution requirements for its new petrochemical plant, Shell plans to buy emissions credits from power plants that have been closed for years. And yes, that's legal.
While solar energy installations result in long-term savings for those who can afford them, upfront costs and state restrictions can make solar inaccessible for many low-income families.
