Pennsylvania lawmakers urge Gov. Wolf to protect residents following EHN fracking investigation
On the heels of an Environmental Health News (EHN) study, 35 members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate have issued a public letter calling on...
Pennsylvania: Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman negotiates difficult terrain on fracking issue
Fetterman’s advocacy won him the endorsement from the union representing Edgar Thomson workers. But environmental groups say candidates can’t make promises to the climate movement...
Fractured: Readers respond on fracking reporting
In “Fractured” we followed the stories of five families living in or near fracking country in southwestern Pennsylvania. All are coping to various degrees with...
California’s big oil wins OK for 40,500 wells. Farmer vows to sue
Kern County supes approve single, upfront environmental okay and quick permit turnaround for thousands of wells. Foes say they should pursue clean renewables instead.
Fractured: Buffered from fracking but still battling pollution
This is part 4 of our 4-part series, “Fractured,” an investigation of fracking chemicals in the air, water, and people of western Pennsylvania. WESTMORELAND COUNTY,...
Environmental rights push could boost youth climate cases
State lawmakers across the country are trying to amend their constitutions to guarantee residents the right to a healthy environment. It could propel a flurry...
Fractured: The body burden of living near fracking
It’s been 12 years since fracking reshaped the American energy landscape and much of the Pennsylvania countryside. And despite years of damning studies and shocking...
Fractured: Harmful chemicals and unknowns haunt Pennsylvanians surrounded by fracking
This is part 1 of our 4-part series, “Fractured,” an investigation of fracking chemicals in the air, water, and people of western Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON COUNTY,...