Tag Archive for: Pennsylvania

Shell Polymers Monaca: 17.9 Billion Pounds of Emissions and Repeated Violations in Pennsylvania

Dashboard data shows how Shell’s emissions, regulatory violations, and proximity to sensitive community sites pose serious public health concerns in Beaver County, PA.

Plum Borough Rejects Fracking Waste Injection Well After Public Pushback

Plum Borough’s Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected Penneco Environmental Solutions’ proposal for a second fracking waste injection well.

Power Plant Locations and Unemployment Rates

A FracTracker analysis investigates the link between energy infrastructure and economic distress, revealing that U.S. power plants are disproportionately concentrated in counties with high unemployment.

Pipeline Incidents Are a Daily Occurrence

Pipeline incidents are more common, more dangerous, and more underreported than you might realize. This articles investigates a critical infrastructure system plagued by daily disasters and raises serious questions about data integrity and public safety. Read on to discover the full extent of the problem.

Greenwashed “Security”: The Truth Behind Ireland’s LNG Terminal Plans

Irish communities are fighting back against a proposed fracked gas import terminal. Find out how this battle connects to the US anti-fracking movement and what’s at stake for Ireland’s energy future.

How Increased Protective Buffer Zones Could Help Protect 3.6 million Pennsylvanians

Learn how proposed buffers around fracking sites could protect 3.6 million residents in Pennsylvania.

FracTracker Alliance Calls for Independent Science in Pennsylvania

FracTracker Alliance criticizes CNX Resources’ “Radical Transparency” program, arguing it undermines independent science and public health. We urge Pennsylvania to prioritize unbiased research in fracking regulations amidst the dangers of industry influence.

Fracking’s Role in the 2024 Election: An Uncertain Future for Pennsylvania and Beyond

Fracking is a key issue in the 2024 election, especially in battleground states like Pennsylvania, where voters weigh its health, environmental, and economic impacts.

Mapping the Invisible Threat: Emissions from Oil and Gas

Hazardous air emissions in Pennsylvania are often hidden, leaking from abandoned wells, seeping from pipelines, and wafting invisibly into the air. This analysis utilizes new technologies and mapping tools to reveal the full scope of the problem and identify areas of particular concern in the state.

How Fracking Bans Protect Communities and the Environment

This article looks at the contrasting approach to fracking in Pennsylvania and New York. Pennsylvania’s extensive fracking operations have resulted in environmental and public health concerns. In contrast, New York’s ban on fracking has led to significant investments in renewable energy and permanent jobs.