Energy
Mine Workers’ Union Wants More Protections Against COVID-19
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“We are following government guidelines with distancing measures being taken, increased cleaning schedules in-place, and limits on gatherings of groups.”
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Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved
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Wolf administration grants all of Energy Transfer’s waiver requests
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Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver To Continue Some Mariner East Work
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Company says state has allowed some work to continue.
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PA’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears To Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction
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Construction on the Mariner East pipeline appears to be halted by Gov. Wolf’s new order that shuts down all “non-life-sustaining” operations and businesses.
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Electricity Usage Down Across Region, Which Helps Power Grid Staffing
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PJM had prepared for pandemics and even did dry-runs with their staff working from home.
50 New York Lawmakers Want $2-Billion Dedicate To The Reduction Of Greenhouse Gases
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The money be used to create a state-wide program for weatherization, insulation, and other energy efficiency measures.
Trespassing Charges Dropped Against Ithaca Chase Bank Protesters
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The group said it occupied the bank to protest its investment in the fossil fuel industry.
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Improper Disposal Of Cellphone Suspected In Taylor Garbage Fire
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, between 2009 and 2017 lithium-ion batteries were the “root cause” of at least 195 fires.
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PA Governor’s Cap-And-Trade Proposal Takes Step Forward
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DEP acting on governor’s executive order — which Republicans are challenging
Proposals To Ban Fracking Could Hurt Pennsylvania Democrats
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Some Democratic presidential candidates want to ban fracking to help address climate change. That attracts young people, but may alienate swing voters in key oil and gas states like Pennsylvania.