Energy
Normal operations resume at nation’s oldest nuclear plant
Unusually low tides and high winds impacted the water levels in its intake canal.
7 years ago
Changing climate and Philly’s freezing temperatures
Warming oceans put more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, creating conditions for stronger storms.
7 years ago
With coal consumption down, production ticks up from some Appalachian mines
U.S. coal companies also ramped up production as demand in China increased.
7 years ago
Trump proposal to Atlantic offshore drilling draws opposition from New Jersey lawmakers
Lawmakers see the plan as a threat to the state’s $44 billion tourism industry.
7 years ago
Heating problems in Philly schools rise as temperatures plunge
Philadelphia School District facilities workers have been on the job since Christmas to fix faulty heating units. It's a $70M problem.
7 years ago
Trump moves to vastly expand offshore drilling
The five-year plan includes the Atlantic, Arctic, and waters off the California coast.
7 years ago
Federal repeal of fracking regulations affects relatively small amount of Pa. land
7 years ago
DRBC’s new rule would protect against frack-waste contamination, officials say
7 years ago
Anger builds 100 days after Maria hit Puerto Rico
Though life has improved for some Puerto Ricans on the island more than three months since Maria hit, the Caribbean island is still in recovery mode.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s gas fields ramp up for more drilling in 2018
The site of some of the state’s newest gas wells lies atop a Washington County hill in Frank Brownlee’s backyard.
7 years ago
CNX Gas fined more than $400,000 for drilling violations
The penalties stem from incidents at four well sites that affected waterways and vegetation, according to the DEP.
7 years ago
Pa. coal power plant closing leads to healthier babies downwind
After a coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania closed, early-life health outcomes improved for babies across the border, in New Jersey.
7 years ago