Delaware River Basin Commission Votes to Ban Fracking in the Watershed Susan PhillipsFebruary 26, 2021 The four-state commission cited scientific evidence that fracking has polluted drinking water, surface water, and groundwater. EnergyWater
DEP gives OK to Public Comment on Fracking Wastewater Permits Reid FrazierFebruary 19, 2021 49 facilities were given permits with no comment period. NewsPollution
Gas Industry Hasn’t Delivered on Its Economic Promise to Communities, Report Says Jon HurdleFebruary 16, 2021 The industry rejects the report, calling natural gas extraction a 'game-changer for local economies.' EconomyEnergyYour Environment Update
Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well Reid FrazierFebruary 12, 2021 The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe. EnergyWater
Impact Fees Expected to Drop Due to Low Natural Gas Prices Rachel McDevittJanuary 29, 2021 Fees haven't been this low since the program started. That's bad news for some smaller communities that rely on the fees for their budgets. EconomyEnergy
State Gives $2.5 Million to Pitt to Study Health Impacts of Fracking Rachel McDevittDecember 23, 2020 Pitt Public Health will conduct two studies, including a possible relationship to childhood cancers in southwestern Pa. HealthPollution
Study: Pa. Heart Failure Patients Near Fracking More Likely to be Hospitalized Reid FrazierDecember 21, 2020 A new study found heart failure patients living near fracking operations were more likely to be hospitalized than those farther away. EnergyHealth
DEP Deals Blow to Fracking Plan at U.S. Steel Mill Near Pittsburgh Reid FrazierDecember 11, 2020 The agency says it will suspend reviewing environmental permits for the controversial well after it lost its local zoning permit. Energy
How the Environment Is Playing in Swing States Julie GrantOctober 30, 2020 In the battleground states of Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania, we ask if the environment, climate change and fracking are making a difference to voters. 2020 ElectionClimate ChangeEconomyEnergyPodcasts
Fracking Project at U.S. Steel Plant Denied Local Permit Extension Reid FrazierOctober 23, 2020 It's a victory for some Mon Valley residents and environmental groups. The company said it will continue to move the project forward. Energy
