Energy
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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Trump moves to vastly expand offshore drilling
The five-year plan includes the Atlantic, Arctic, and waters off the California coast.
8 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Federal repeal of fracking regulations affects relatively small amount of Pa. land
8 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
DRBC’s new rule would protect against frack-waste contamination, officials say
8 years ago
NPR
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.
8 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
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.
8 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
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.
8 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.
8 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
US Steel agrees to allow fracking at Edgar Thompson works steel mill
8 years ago
