A new poll shows 75% of Pennsylvanians accept evidence of climate change

Rachel McDevittJune 27, 2022

It’s the highest level of acceptance since Muhlenberg College pollsters started asking the question 15 years ago.

Climate Change

In Beaver County, a mix of hope and fear over startup of Shell’s ethane cracker

Reid FrazierJune 10, 2022

The plant -- expected to open this summer -- has conjured hope for good jobs, and fears of a return of toxic skies and polluted waterways.

EconomyEnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom

Have a question about Shell’s ethane cracker? Ask us

The Allegheny FrontJune 10, 2022

Submit your questions about Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County expected to open this summer.

EnergyYour Environment Update

Pennsylvania natural gas hits highest price in last decade, report says

Rachel McDevittJune 10, 2022

Natural gas prices hit an average of $4.10 per million British thermal units in the first three months of 2022.

EconomyEnergy

PA Cities Have a Sewer-System Problem. Green Infrastructure Can Help, but Comes With Risks.

Madison GoldbergJune 3, 2022

Green infrastructure has other benefits besides treating stormwater, like improving air quality and increasing green space. But it could also lead to gentrification.

Environmental JusticeWater

Green groups give mixed review of Pa. DEP head as he leaves agency

Rachel McDevittJune 1, 2022

Some environmental groups praised Secretary Patrick McDonnell’s work on climate change while others said he didn’t do enough.

Politics

Pennsylvania’s top environmental regulator to step down

Rachel McDevittMay 25, 2022

Patrick McDonnell led DEP since 2016. He oversaw efforts on electric vehicles and environmental justice, but defended the agency's oversight of fracking.

Politics

Even moderate air pollution in Allegheny County raises ER visits for kids with asthma, study finds

Reid FrazierMay 20, 2022

The study finds Black children are among those most affected by air pollution, even on moderate or "yellow" air quality days.

Environmental JusticeHealthPollution

Worried by Ukraine war impacts, environmentalists petition feds to dump LNG by rail

Susan PhillipsMay 20, 2022

The groups urged the Biden administration to reverse a Trump rule that opened up the nation’s railways to liquified natural gas (LNG).

Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsTransportation

U.S. Steel agrees to $1.5 M fine for air pollution violations at Edgar Thomson steel plant

Reid FrazierMay 17, 2022

The fines are for air violations including failing to maintain pollution control equipment and leaving doors open, allowing pollution to escape.

Environmental JusticePollution