This week on The Allegheny Front, can a growing solar industry empower a region still dependent on fossil fuels? Plus, how does EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s faith shape his views on the environment? And, a surprise find in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park gives conservationists hope. (Photo: Amy Sisk)
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Restoration Work Leads to Big Surprise in Frick Park - When Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy staff cleared away invasive honeysuckle, they discovered a rare find - healthy, disease-free butternut trees. The species is threatened by a fatal fungal disease.
ORSANCO Moves to Eliminate Its Water Quality Standards for The Ohio River - The multi-state commission that protects the Ohio River says its standards are redundant to other state and federal regulations. 
The Making of Scott Pruitt - How does EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's faith shape his views on the environment? Our latest Trump on Earth episode digs deep into Pruitt's roots.
For First Time, PA Sets Methane Requirements on Natural Gas Wells - Permits for new and modified natural gas wells and compressor stations will require more leak detection for methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. DEP can also now penalize those companies that don't comply. 
Voices of Energy: Hal Saville - The solar industry is a relatively new player to Pennsylvania’s energy landscape. During its infancy, making a career in it was a bit of a gamble. But Hal Saville decided to give it a go.
Johnstown’s Comeback Could Get an Energy Boost From the Sun - Can Johnstown go solar, and bring the rest of Cambria County with it? Some say yes - with a little peer pressure.
