
Federal regulator supports gas pipeline builder in appeal to SCOTUS
PennEast’s plans had suffered a severe setback when a federal appeals court ruled the company lacked authority to seize state lands
5 years ago
Pro-refinery factions intensify pressure to negate PES sale agreement
Refinery supporters including union leaders have joined forces, with the backing of the White House, to question PES’ decision favoring the lower bidder.
5 years ago
Philadelphia, state join suit against EPA over chemical-safety rules at industrial sites
The city and state joined 13 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit that says the new rules violate the Clean Air Act.
5 years ago
Magistrate finds Pa. pipeline opponents guilty in trespass case
The Clatterbucks say it's an example of intimidation by security guards hired by Energy Transfer.
5 years ago
N.J. seeks to avoid development in flood-prone areas as part of climate change reform
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a sweeping energy plan that sets goals for shifting the state to 100% clean energy by 2050.
5 years ago
Disconnected: Thousands in Delaware lack access to safer public water
In rural and unincorporated parts of fast-growing Sussex County, 98,000 residents rely on private wells. In many areas, the water is tainted, undrinkable.
5 years ago
Listen 5:44Trump administration rescinds protections for streams and wetlands
Industry sought rule change, but EPA's own scientific advisers said it had "no scientific justification"
5 years ago
PFAS chemicals found in drinking water nationwide, report says
In Philadelphia, the survey found two of the most commonly researched PFAS chemicals at levels far below the EPA’s recommended limit.
5 years ago
New owner of PES site has no plans to continue refinery operations, city says
Brian Abernathy, who co-chaired the city’s Refinery Advisory Group, said Hilco Redevelopment Partners envisions warehouse and logistics space as likely uses.
5 years ago
Chicago-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners buys PES refinery for $240 million
The Chicago-based real estate company was the winning bidder for the South Philly complex as part of Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ bankruptcy, according to documents filed.
5 years ago
Gov. Carney, lawmakers propose $50M for Delaware Clean Water Trust
Previous efforts to improve water quality would have levied a fee on households and businesses. They failed. Now, Gov. Carney is putting the proposal in the capital budget.
5 years ago
N.J. DEP’s PFAS directive to chemical companies will take ‘years’ to resolve
Five chemical companies have been accused of contaminating many areas of New Jersey with toxic PFAS chemicals.
5 years ago
Future of PES refinery could be decided Friday behind closed doors
A New York law office will host the bankruptcy sale of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex, closed since June’s explosion and fire.
5 years ago
High levels of cancer-causing chemical recorded at PES refinery in May, report reveals
The city knew about the high levels of benzene at the refinery, but decided not to inform the public.
5 years ago
Maryland plans to sue Pa. over Chesapeake Bay pollution
The Republican governor said that Pennsylvania is “repeatedly falling short” of goals to curb pollution flowing down the Susquehanna River into the bay.
5 years ago