Josh Shapiro
In Pennsylvania, a New Administration Fuels Hopes for Tougher Rules on Energy, Environment
On Christmas Day 2022, part of a natural gas processing plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania caught fire, igniting a vapor cloud and prompting a response by the local fire department, a shutdown by the owner and notification of the incident to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. The fire burned itself out by about 5 […]
Read MoreClean-Water Plea Suggests New Pennsylvania Governor Won’t Tolerate Violations by Energy Companies, Advocates Say
A settlement of criminal charges against a gas driller that admitted contaminating drinking water in a rural Pennsylvania town suggests that Josh Shapiro will adopt a tougher enforcement policy on the energy industry when he becomes governor in January, environmental advocates say. They welcome a plea deal announced last week by Shapiro, the state’s attorney […]
Read MoreFracking Company to Pay for Public Water System in Rural Pennsylvania Town
The Pennsylvania town that became famous when residents ignited methane-infused tap water will be getting a new public water system paid for by a gas driller that admitted causing the contamination. State Attorney General Josh Shapiro has announced a settlement under which Coterra Energy, the parent of Cabot Oil and Gas, will pay $16.29 million […]
Read MorePennsylvania’s Dairy Farmers Clamor for Candidates Who Will Cut Environmental Regulations
Every day at Schrack Farms in Loganton, Pennsylvania, Jim Harbach tends to his 1,300 milking cows. The farm’s been in his family for nearly 40 years, and he runs it alongside members of his wife’s family. Though his business isn’t struggling yet, Harbach has recently noticed that rising operation costs are affecting farms across the […]
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