
Environment
DEP hits Sunoco with another fine for Mariner East 2 pipeline construction
The Department of Environmental Protection fined Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners an additional $355,622.
7 years ago
Looking for climate change answers in the melting north
As Arctic ice caps warmed, scientists — believers and skeptics — came together to seek answers.
7 years ago
Listen 5:23Indigenous traditions get science backing
Scientists are learning from farmers and traditional healers — and documenting what powers their success.
7 years ago
Listen 8:22PUC safety officials recommend restart of Mariner East 1 after inspection
Safety inspectors are recommending that Sunoco’s Mariner East 1 pipeline be restarted.
7 years ago
Freshwater mussels function as nature’s water treatment plants. Each animal can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. And when w ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:57Pa. N.J., Del., join suit over plan to scrap car emission standards
California and 16 other states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its plans to scrap standards on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
7 years ago
Residents urge DEP to deny Mariner East pipeline construction changes; unions argue for approval
Nearly all of the 33 speakers at the two-hour hearing argued that the natural gas liquids pipeline represents a risk to public safety.
7 years ago
PJM will study ‘fuel security’ of electric grid as natural gas use rises
The grid operator for 65 million customers in the mid-Atlantic says it will look at whether it’s becoming more susceptible to outages.
7 years ago
Pa. House panel OKs bill to gut environmental standards for conventional drillers
The controversial bill would eliminate many environmental requirements for Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry.
7 years ago
Fires that spark Monday could quickly get out of control
Any fires that develop Monday could quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain at most of the Jersey Shore, forecasters say.
7 years ago
Penn State researchers join international effort to study Antarctic ‘doomsday’ glacier
7 years ago
Scientists mobilize to account for rise in mange among Pa. bears
Bears in Pennsylvania are struggling with mange they can't seem to kick. Scientists are studying what's unique about the disease in the state.
7 years ago
State senator files complaint asking PUC to halt Mariner East pipeline construction in Chesco
State Senator Andy Dinniman is trying to halt construction on two natural gas liquids pipelines.
7 years ago
Wolf skips environmental awards ceremony, hits Sixers playoff game instead
PennLive reported the governor was an invited guest of the Sixers’ part-owner Michael Rubin, who gave Wolf’s campaign a $250,000 donation on March 2.
7 years ago