Residents in Clairton hear from U.S. Steel on plant fire, pollution issues

Reid FrazierJanuary 23, 2019

The company anticipates most of the repairs will be done by May. An air quality warning is still in effect.

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Climate Change in Pennsylvania: A Look Back at 2018 and Ahead at 2019

Marie CusickJanuary 18, 2019

Among the issues for 2019: propping up Pennsylvania’s struggling nuclear industry, a source of carbon-free energy.

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Pittsburgh Suburb Says No To Drilling Under Park

Amy SiskJanuary 17, 2019

Franklin Park is the latest example of a Pittsburgh suburb grappling with shale gas development.

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Students report breathing problems after U.S. Steel fire

Reid FrazierJanuary 16, 2019

The December fire damaged equipment that removes sulfur dioxide, a lung irritant that can exacerbate asthma.

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Pittsburgh suburb is deciding whether to allow fracking beneath local park

Reid FrazierJanuary 15, 2019

Franklin Park borough council is considering whether to lease 81 acres of land beneath Linbrook Park for fracking.

EnergyNews

Researchers Push for Answers on Carbon Capture: Will it Stay Where We Put it?

Amy SiskJanuary 11, 2019

Technology is seen as the key to lessening the effects of climate change.

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Pennsylvania Researcher Helps Document Deforestation and Mass Extinction in Haiti

Marie CusickJanuary 11, 2019

More than half of the country's species are predicted to be gone by 2035.

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Mon Valley residents issued air warning because of pollution from Clairton Coke Works

Reid FrazierJanuary 9, 2019

People with existing respiratory and/or cardiovascular conditions, children and the elderly should limit their outdoor activities until further notice.

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Wolf Sets Goal for Pa. to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Amy SiskJanuary 9, 2019

Asked about petrochemical industry emissions, the governor said he thinks Pennsylvania can have energy efficiency, environmental protection and a good economy.

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Mariner East Startup Renews Safety Fears for Some Residents

Jon HurdleJanuary 2, 2019

Homeowners are particularly worried about the integrity of a repurposed 12-inch pipeline first built in the 1930s.

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