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Climate law gives Pittsburgh cash, jobs, cleaner air and hope

The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden on Wednesday, has given new life to efforts in the Pittsburgh region to limit the worst impacts of climate change.
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Pennsylvania is vying for a clean energy hub, but some worry it still relies on fossil fuels

Pennsylvania officials want to bring more energy and manufacturing jobs to the state by building a Clean Hydrogen Hub in the region.
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Defend the Water rally returns to greet President Trump at shale conference

The rally, organized by a coalition of local and regional advocacy groups, happens Wednesday as President Trump speaks at a fracking industry gathering.
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Fracking conference and opposing tribal rally highlight competing visions for Western Pennsylvania’s future
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Fracking conference and opposing tribal rally highlight competing visions for Western Pennsylvania’s future

As Pittsburgh touts its environmental progress, a massive petrochemical makeover is taking place in the surrounding region. Tribes and environmental groups are arguing against a future of pipelines and plastic production.

PITTSBURGH—As acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler and natural gas industry representatives descend on Pittsburgh for the annual Shale Insight Convention this week, tribal leaders are rallying against the continued expansion of fracking operations and a proposed ethane cracker that would reshape the local economy and landscape.

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