Energy
The refinery is Philadelphia’s single largest generator of particulate emission air pollution, according to city data.
9 years ago
Environmentalists want more action from Tom Wolf. More talk would be nice, too
Many environmentalists say his record, so far, has been disappointing.
9 years ago
In reversal, EPA suspends Alaska mining proposal to preserve watershed protections
EPA said it was suspending its effort to withdraw proposed protections for a southwest Alaska watershed to make room for a new mine.
9 years ago
Coal company, watershed group reach settlement over new mine
A proposed coal mine is moving forward in southwestern Pennsylvania after its operator reached a settlement with an environmental group.
9 years ago
Mariner East 2: Texts raise questions about Wolf administration role in permitting process
“I don’t know if there’s a smoking gun here but there sure is a lot of smoke,” said Eric Friedman, a Delaware County landowner.
9 years ago
Delaware River Basin fracking ban hearings center on environment, economy
9 years ago
Feds cite Sunoco for Mariner East 2 violation during construction in Ohio
9 years ago
Lawmakers question agencies’ use of special funds for environmental programs
Rep. Curtis Sonney (R- Erie) said he’d like more transparency from DEP and DCNR about how the special fund money is being committed.
9 years ago
Delaware County Council looks into risk assessment of Mariner East 2 pipeline
9 years ago
Most Congressional lawmakers still question Trump administration plan of Atlantic coast oil drilling
Congressional lawmakers throughout the mid-Atlantic region are voicing their opinion to a plan to revisit oil exploration off the Atlantic coastline.
9 years ago
Listen 4:11Tariff could hurt Pa. solar, but won’t ‘slam the door shut’
Pennsylvania’s solar industry will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s move to place a tariff on foreign-built solar panels.
9 years ago
Emails: Utility worked with Christie staff to shield data
PSEG spokesman Paul Rosengren said the company has an obligation to keep financial information private.
9 years ago
Philadelphia Energy Solutions files Chapter 11, citing renewable fuels program
The largest refiner on the east coast says its operations will not be disrupted by its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings aimed at restructuring its debt.
9 years ago
FERC approves PennEast, saying it would supply needed natural gas
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