fracking

State announced $3.9 M studies after pressure from families of rare cancer patients in SW PA

Plans are in early stages, but people weary of water contamination are on edge

Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry

Support for a ban strong in cities and suburbs; weak in rural SW Pennsylvania

"Critical work remains on climate and education and health care among other issues about which I care deeply."

DEP quietly withdrew the fine for faulty drilling after the company promised to fix the problems.

Fracking pollution not included in study; could lessen health benefits, author says

“What would I say now? I would say because of the regional and local health concerns and concerns about climate change, we should stop fracking–everywhere."

Natural gas is mostly used for heating homes or fueling power plants. But when it comes out of the ground, it contains another key ingredient — ethane, a building block of plastics.

Tom Wolf, a Democrat, addressed the situation for the first time Wednesday afternoon, saying he is not aware of any wrongdoing.