Refinery shouldn’t reopen, PES worker-turned-filmmaker says
Bilal Motley’s 48-minute documentary, “Midnight Oil,” chronicles the last days of the South Philly complex. Some of his former coworkers are not pleased.
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Listen 5:03Philly has a new way to track air quality — but it won’t help in an emergency
For the first time, officials will know how air quality compares in different parts of the city. But the new system isn’t designed for real-time use.
6 years ago
In his annual budget address, Gov. Tom Wolf talked about the need for pipeline reform.
6 years ago
U.S. trustee lodges objection to refinery owner’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan
Andrew R. Vara, charged with administrative oversight of the bankruptcy, says the plan has issues with discharge claims, release provisions, statutory fees.
6 years ago
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
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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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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"
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
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