pollution controls
Could the voting rights fight hinder climate and energy policies?
EPA finalizes rule curbing interstate pollution from 12 states
EPA rejects tougher air quality standards, says 2015 limits are sufficient
Trump administration argues current limits on soot are protective of public health, even as critics say stricter rules are needed to protect vulnerable communities.
Hearings set on shale gas drilling air pollution regulations
Draft controls on methane emissions from oil and gas drilling operations are a big part of Gov. Wolf's climate change initiative.
U.S. Steel, Allegheny County Health Department finalize air pollution settlement agreement and order
The Allegheny County Health Department has reached a final settlement agreement and order with U.S. Steel over air pollution violations at the Clairton Coke Works.
Ten US refineries emit cancer-causing chemical above EPA limit
Ten oil refineries in the United States are emitting levels of the pollutant benzene well above the federal government's "action level" limit, according to a new report.
U.S. Steel to spend $8.5 million to settle Clairton class action
Agreement requires steelmaker to make additional pollution controls at coke works and pay residents for odor and soot issues.