Energy & Environment
The East Palestine disaster could happen anywhere in Pennsylvania | Opinion
This was no unexpected event or unpredictable tragedy. It was a ticking time bomb.
The nation’s biggest electric capacity market needs fixing, critics say
The massive PJM covers more than a dozen states -- including Pennsylvania
EPA proposes new rule to crack down on PFAS, forever chemicals in our water
Regulators anticipate the rule, if fully implemented, 'will prevent tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses or deaths.'
U.S. House votes to roll back Biden’s WOTUS rule
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, of the Bucks County-based 1st District, was the sole Republican to oppose it.
This is the time for Pennsylvanians to pipe up on lead removal | Opinion
Pennsylvania American Water has replaced more than 250 lead service lines in our service territory, and plans to invest approximately $15M this year to replace even more.
Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS | Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water.
Pa. House Dems call on Congress, feds to toughen regs on toxic trains | Monday Morning Coffee
Pennsylvanians and other Americans at risk from the trains 'deserve better,' the lawmakers said.
It’s time to hear bold leadership on oil & gas in Gov. Shapiro’s budget address | Opinion
Enough with the industry making its own rules.
Pa.’s Casey, Fetterman join bill aimed at preventing future train derailments
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introducing new legislation aimed at preventing future freight train derailments like the one last month in East Palestine, Ohio.
Why were you live determines how well environmental laws protect your health | Opinion
State policy choices have become more important as the federal government has retreated from major environmental health lawmaking.
Pa.’s Deluzio, California’s Khanna look to beef up regs for toxic trains
The DERAIL Act would also require railroads to take safety precautions, including slower speeds, newer rail cars, better braking equipment and required reporting when carrying hazardous materials across the country.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Davis says Congress needs to step up in Ohio train derailment | Tuesday Morning Coffee
'There are clearly laws and regulations that need to be changed,' Davis, a former W.Pa lawmaker, said.