environment
Wolf Sets Up Government Panel To Study PFAS Chemicals
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Advocates: Move is a positive step but won’t protect public unless health limits are set
Energy
FERC Urged To Block Tree-Cutting Before Final Decisions On PennEast Pipeline
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – The Delaware River Basin Commission asked a federal regulator to prevent PennEast cutting trees in the basin before it issues any approval for its controversial natural gas pipeline project in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to documents released on Wednesday.
Energy
Over Half Of PA Gas Wells Used ‘Secret’ Chemicals For Fracking Or Drilling, Report Says
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Drillers withheld information on at least one chemical in some 2,500 wells, citing trade secrets
Environment
As Public Concern On PFAS Rises, EPA Urged To Set Enforceable Health Standard
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At Congressional hearing, advocates say federal government needs to address contamination concerns
Energy
Sunoco’s 12-Inch Pipeline Leaked 33,000 Gallons Of Gasoline Into Creek
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Aging pipeline, which has leaked before, will be used to temporarily carry natural gas liquids
Energy
Risk Assessment Quantifies Mariner East Pipeline Hazards For PA Residents
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Campaigners raised $46,000 for independent evaluation after governor and PUC denied requests
Environment
Advocates Say New Drinking Water Legislation Would Tighten Federal Control Over Chemical Contaminants
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Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments
binghamton
Water War Along Upper Delaware Pits New York Against Downstream Environmentalists
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Environmentalists call for new agreement to manage flows; NYC says accord was agreed between itself and four states
Energy
Flaws In Pipeline Coating Prompt Sunoco To Replace A Section Of Mariner East 2
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Delaware County township confirms excavation of new line. It’s scheduled to be operational in about a month.
Energy
Fracking Industry Water Use Rises As Drills Extend, Study Says
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Marcellus region shows smallest increase in water use but quadruples frack waste from 2011-16