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Reid Frazier

Reid R. Frazier is an energy reporter for The Allegheny Front, a Pittsburgh-based public media outlet covering the environment in Pennsylvania. His work has aired on NPR and Marketplace.
Email: reid.frazier@verizon.net
Twitter: @reidfrazier

Latest by Reid Frazier

The site of the Revolution Pipeline explosion that occurred in September 2018. Officials have said said heavy rain caused a landslide, leading to the explosion, which destroyed a house.
December 24, 2020 | 8:57 AM

PUC proposes $1M fine for Beaver County pipeline blast

Agency: internal study showed blast occurred in area rated "9 out of 9" for landslide risk
By Reid Frazier
The Homer City power plant in Indiana, Pa.
December 22, 2020 | 8:12 PM

Groups sue EPA over PA coal plant air pollution in Indiana County

Spikes at coal-fired power plants could be allowed under EPA-approved plan
By Reid Frazier
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Michael Regan to be EPA Administrator. Regan spoke at The Queen Theater in Wilmington Del., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
December 22, 2020 | 9:00 AM

PA environmental groups praise Biden’s EPA pick

A 'practical environmentalist' has experience dealing with state agencies
By Reid Frazier
A hydraulic fracturing drill rig in Bradford County.
December 21, 2020 | 5:13 AM

Study: PA heart failure patients near fracking were more likely to be hospitalized

Researchers don’t know what part of fracking could be causing the problem. A cardiologist said that’s important to find out, given the significant role fracking plays in Pennsylvania’s economy.

By Reid Frazier
A worker leaves the U.S Steel Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pa., Thursday, March 26, 2020. The plant was exempted from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's order on Monday for "non-life sustaining" businesses to close. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
December 10, 2020 | 7:30 PM

DEP deals blow to fracking plan at US Steel mill near Pittsburgh

Agency says it will suspend reviewing project permit for controversial well
By Reid Frazier
Water vapor rises from a coal powered power plant stack. Pollution from burning coal affects a larger area than vehicle emissions.
December 7, 2020 | 7:35 PM

EPA declines to strengthen soot standard

The federal agency went against the advice of its own scientists who said the standard needed to be lowered.

By Reid Frazier
Canon-McMillan High School in Washington County.
Updated: December 2, 2020 | 11:45 am

Families and advocates criticize Pa.’s fracking health studies

State announced $3.9 M studies after pressure from families of rare cancer patients in SW PA
By Reid Frazier
U.S. Steel's Clairton Plant, the largest coke works in North America, in Clairton, Pa. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
November 20, 2020 | 5:05 PM

Allegheny County residents demand stronger pollution regulations for US Steel plant

Two rules could tighten requirements at Clairton, Pittsburgh area’s largest polluter
By Reid Frazier
President-elect Joe Biden
Updated: November 30, 2020 | 10:19 am

What Biden’s win means for the environment and the fight to rein in climate change

A former climate and energy counselor in the Obama White House said the Biden administration’s task regarding climate regulations and environmental protection is “to rebuild what has essentially been completely dismantled.”

By Reid Frazier
A Norfolk Southern freight train hauling coal makes it way through downtown Pittsburgh Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. A plan introduced Nov. 12, 2020 proposes $600 billion in investment to help Appalachia transition from fossil fuels to greener energy sources.
November 12, 2020 | 5:59 PM

Pittsburgh mayor touts ‘Marshall Plan’ for Appalachia, a proposed $600B for transition from fossil fuels to greener energy

By Reid Frazier
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