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Pennsylvania regulators promised to keep an eye on polluters during the pandemic. They’re struggling
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Pennsylvania regulators promised to keep an eye on polluters during the pandemic. They’re struggling

Inspections of oil, gas, and mining in Pennsylvania have dropped off by 70 percent since the COVID-19 shutdown.
Brad Lander: 4 steps to saving NYC's mass transit system

Brad Lander: 4 steps to saving NYC's mass transit system

A New York City councilmember’s plea: We can’t reopen the nation’s largest city without safe public transit. But it won’t be easy, or cheap.
Energy Transfer seeks waiver to continue some Mariner East work
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Energy Transfer seeks waiver to continue some Mariner East work

Energy Transfer says it is complying with Gov. Tom Wolf's order to shut down construction of the Mariner East pipeline project while also applying for waivers to continue some work in the interests of safety.

Coal industry argues it's life-sustaining as Shell cracker ramps down, pipeline work suspended
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Coal industry argues it's life-sustaining as Shell cracker ramps down, pipeline work suspended

Coal companies, caught off-guard by Gov. Tom Wolf's order Thursday to shut down mines, spent much of Friday lobbying the state to be considered "life-sustaining" businesses. By the afternoon, they had succeeded.

Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order appears to include Mariner East pipeline construction
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Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order appears to include Mariner East pipeline construction

The new shut-down list indicates all construction projects, including “sub-utility” construction, cannot continue physical operations.
In Philly, coronavirus shutdown means less traffic — and that means cleaner air
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In Philly, coronavirus shutdown means less traffic — and that means cleaner air

Breathe in. Air pollution in Philadelphia right now is at one of its lowest levels.

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