Energy
As nuclear waste piles up, private companies pitch new ways to store it
Nuclear power plants across the U.S. are running out of room to store spent fuel. Plans for a permanent disposal site are stalled, so private companies are pitching solutions.
6 years ago
In Pa., two disparate visions for natural gas
The state House Speaker and other Republican lawmakers announced a slate of bills Monday that are aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania's natural gas industry.
6 years ago
Groups sue U.S. Steel, allege potentially ‘thousands’ of Clean Air Act violations
Pollution controls were off-line for over three months following a Christmas Eve fire.
6 years ago
Sunoco buys two homes at Chester County site of Mariner East 2-related sinkhole
State and county documents show the company paid $400,000 each for the properties in Chester County.
6 years ago
The nuclear industry argues the design of the power market is flawed.
6 years ago
Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy
State legislatures have introduced at least 329 climate change bills this year that address greenhouse gas emissions.
6 years ago
Suburban Philadelphia state senators seek answers from DEP chief over Mariner East pipeline
The lawmakers say Patrick McDonnell's re-appointment should be delayed until pipeline investigations are complete.
6 years ago
N.J. AG Grewal applauds Trump administration move to abandon offshore drilling plans
The Trump administration has halted its plans for offshore drilling all along East Coast, but New Jersey is proceeding with two suits against U.S. over the issue.
6 years ago
More delays possible for PennEast pipeline due to historic N.J. sites along route
Nine sites of potential historical significance are along the pipeline’s proposed route, presenting yet another challenge for the controversial project.
6 years ago
Sinkhole opens up along ME2 route in Delaware County; no leaks or injuries
Sunoco says hole has been filled and pipeline operations continue
6 years ago
Philly Council candidates talk plastic bag bans, zero-emissions public transit at forum
Six candidates for Philadelphia City Council at-large seats laid out their wide-ranging ideas for a greener city at an environmental forum Wednesday night.
6 years ago
Anyone who owns property in Philly can sign up to receive a free solar assessment of their home or business. 2019 is the last year to qualify for a 30% federal tax credit.
6 years ago
Which N.J. ports could be offshore-wind industry hubs? Edge for Paulsboro?
N.J is beginning to inventory its port facilities across which could function as hubs for economic growth as part of Murphy’s agenda to create a robust offshore-wind industry.
6 years ago
Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of promising new technology
While Pennsylvania officials weigh how to regulate emissions from natural gas well sites, a panel of state senators heard how leak detection technology is creating more jobs.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania utility regulator speaks out against state Senate’s nuclear bailout bill
Place: If Three Mile Island is the only plant in trouble right now then the bill is, “quite an expensive solution to the issue.”
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