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This story was originally published by Inside Climate News. For the first time, Pennsylvania fracking companies are facing real-time scrutiny from federal
The new EPA rules govern wells as well as wastewater tanks, which can emit substantial amounts of methane and volatile organic compounds.
StateImpact Pennsylvania asked what you wanted to know, and consulted experts to answer your questions.
Gov. Tom Wolf is launching a review of the conventional drilling industry.
Solar power is expanding in Mid-Atlantic farm country, stirring controversy and creating leasing opportunities. Hereâs what solar companies are looking for in a site and how they manage the land. The biggest draw is reasonably level land. Steep slopes are inconvenient to manage and can have erosion challenges, said Dave Yoxtheimer, a hydrogeologist with the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research. He spoke during an April 27 Penn State Extension webinar on utility-scale solar. Solar companies may also consider soil types. Fine-grained soils are at high risk of erosion, and ...