December 2, 2021 | 3:32 PM
Philadelphia Gas Works emails show involvement in drafting bill that runs counter to climate goals
The bill, spearheaded by gas industry lobbyists and sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), would block municipalities from limiting fossil fuel use and promoting electrification.
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Susan Phillips | Updated: December 3, 2021 | 11:13 am
Corroded equipment led to catastrophic 2018 fire at U.S. Steel plant, court documents reveal
A report by U.S. Steel investigators found that multiple equipment failures made the fire bigger and more destructive.
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Reid Frazier | November 19, 2021 | 10:25 AM
Climate Solutions invites public for coffee and conversation in Lebanon
Climate Solutions is a new collaboration helping Central Pennsylvania move toward climate literacy, resilience, and adaptation.
| December 3, 2021 | 3:33 PM
CNX pleads to criminal charges for misreporting air pollution in Washington County
A neighbor who complained about the company’s activities and emissions kept records that contributed to the case.
| December 3, 2021 | 8:19 PM
HEADLINES
November 30, 2021 | 6:28 AM
State report shows strong natural gas production growth in 2021
Pennsylvania drillers are producing more natural gas while slowing the rate at which they drill new wells.
November 25, 2021 | 4:48 AM
Advocates hope federal infrastructure money will spur people to buy EVs
More EV use will be needed for the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with its climate goal of an 80 percent reduction by 2050.
November 22, 2021 | 3:29 PM
With energy prices high, Pennsylvanians urged to review utility options
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects households that use natural gas for heat will spend 30 percent more than they spent last winter on average.
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November 22, 2021 | 1:22 PM
Coal-fired power plants, including two in Pa., to close after new wastewater rule
The national impact of the wastewater rule is still coming into focus, but at least 26 plants in 14 states said they will stop burning coal, according to the Sierra Club, which has been tracking state regulatory filings.
November 19, 2021 | 11:04 AM
Pa. officials hope COP26 urgency translates to action at home
Pennsylvania leaders who attended COP26 left feeling optimistic but mindful of more work ahead.
November 19, 2021 | 6:29 AM
How to address the looming crisis of climate anxiety
As climate change worsens, the need will grow for mental health services. Some therapists are recommending climate action to ease worry. Others are advocating for community-based therapies to fill the gap.
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Julie Grant/The Allegheny Front 
November 19, 2021 | 4:58 AM
PUC approves $1.975M settlement with Energy Transfer for Pa. pipeline blast
Last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a record $30 million fine to the company for the blast, focusing on the pipeline’s faulty slope stabilization.
November 18, 2021 | 8:28 AM
Feeling anxious about climate change? Experts say you’re not alone
Research shows more people are having trouble coping with the climate crisis and their numbers will only increase in the coming years. Experts are concerned it’s taking a toll on mental health.
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Julie Grant/The Allegheny Front 
November 17, 2021 | 5:52 AM
Pa. moving forward with rule to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in water
On Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Protection presented a draft rule on PFAS standards for the state’s nearly 3,000 public water systems to EQB.
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