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Pollution from a Westmoreland Co. landfill caused problems for decades. Fracking waste made it worse
Max Environmental Technologies in Yukon, Westmoreland County, has a history of pollution problems. Fracking waste is highly ...
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Why was January Earth’s hottest on record?
Global warming and loss of vegetation are part of the story, but scientists aren’t sure what else could have caused the January record.
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The ‘horror story’ of hazardous waste in a small Pennsylvania town
An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at Max Environmental Technologies in Westmoreland County.
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Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?
A federal program to provide solar panels for lower-income families is in jeopardy in Pennsylvania, and it's not only because ...
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What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners
The Trump administration ordered states to scrap their federally-funded EV charging station plans as it issues new program ...
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Trump’s attack on environment and climate policy is having immediate impacts
A former DOJ environmental lawyer says Trump's funding pause and cuts to staff at climate and environment programs are ...
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Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action
Western Pa. politicians spoke about climate action during the second Trump administration in front of a crowd of 200 in a Pittsburgh park.
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Gov. Shapiro proposes Laurel Caverns as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park
In his budget address Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed designating Laurel Caverns, the largest natural cave in ...
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Diesel spill from overturned tanker enters Allegheny River in Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Waterkeeper said oil sheens from a diesel spill on Route 28 can be seen on the Allegheny River as far down as ...