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DEP found that CNX's project failed to get federal wildlife clearances. The project was near the Beaver Run Reservoir.

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Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of abandoned gas wells. Last year, the state plugged just 139, while gaining more than 500.

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The commission approved bids to frack under Salt Fork State Park as well as wildlife areas and other state property, while protestors yelled and held signs.

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The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding.

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The case heard Wednesday could put a rule on hold that reduces smog-forming pollution from states like Ohio that wafts downwind to states like Pennsylvania.

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Media, near Philadelphia, became the latest Pennsylvania municipality to become a "Bird Town," a program that promotes community-based conservation.

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A new report is a step in the effort to get federal funds to restore the 14-state Ohio River watershed that is plagued by old and new pollution. We visit Lake Erie to learn about invasive pet turtles. Plus, how the latest Supreme Court case about air pollution could bring more smog to Pennsylvania. And why environmental groups are upset with Gov. Shapiro's economic plan. We have news about President Biden's visit to East Palestine, VP Harris' visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bird Towns and American martens. 

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Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.

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Despite overwhelming public support for reintroducing the American marten, the Game Commission wants more input from hunters who were lukewarm about the plan.

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So many people have released their pet red-eared sliders into Lake Erie that the turtle is now an invasive species, out-competing native turtles.

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These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy.

The post Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid appeared first on The Allegheny Front.

They say that Shapiro's 10-year economic plan "will worsen Pennsylvania’s economic position" by linking it to fossil fuels instead of clean energy.

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It was part of a larger announcement of $5.8 billion in additional funding for clean water projects nationwide.

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We break down all the air quality news from the last few weeks: a new soot rule, a landmark settlement with U.S. Steel over a 2018 fire, and the EPA's rejection of the company's air permit. We'll also hear about how future methane-spewing blowouts from gas storage facilities could happen because of design flaws in the wells. Plus, the search for an endangered flying squirrel species in Pennsylvania. We have news about a new effort to bring in federal clean energy funds to the region, outdoor recreation in Pa., funds to clean up coal mine pollution and more. 

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DCNR's plan aims to have outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania create jobs and economic opportunity, and provide pathways to enjoy the outdoors.

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A group is searching for endangered northern flying squirrels in the Poconos. Last count, there were only 33 in Pennsylvania.

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How the latest news about a new soot standard, a settlement with U.S. Steel and EPA's rejection of the company's air permit could impact Pittsburgh's air.

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The effort will help municipal governments in a 10-county region access the billions of dollars available from the Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure law.

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EPA has ordered Allegheny County to revise its air permit for U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson plant to include stronger testing and monitoring requirements.

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The EPA says there is no evidence that contamination would be in people's homes. Experts recommend testing to be sure.

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