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Shell’s Pennsylvania plastics plant: Pollution and broken promises

Residents near Shell's ethane cracker plant in Pennsylvania say pollution and economic letdowns have overshadowed the promised benefits of the facility.

Dharna Noor reports for The Guardian.

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Credit: Top right photo - Kristina Marusic for EHN; other photos courtesy of Jennifer Gazdick for Just Transition Northwest Indiana

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

A massive push for hydrogen energy is one of the first test cases of new federal environmental justice initiatives. Communities and advocates so far give the feds a failing grade.

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Crédito: Kristina Marusic/EHN; Jennifer Gazdick/Just Transition Northwest Indiana

Los centros de hidrógeno ponen a prueba las nuevas normas federales de justicia ambiental

El impulso masivo a la energía del hidrógeno es la primera prueba de fuego de las nuevas iniciativas federales de justicia medioambiental. Hasta ahora, comunidades y activistas le dan una pésima calificación al gobierno federal.

Esta es la primera parte de una serie de dos entregas. Lea la segunda parte, Los obstáculos para garantizar la justicia ambiental en los centros de hidrógeno federales

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Climate-focused races in overlooked elections are critical this year

Down-ballot races across the U.S. are quietly shaping the nation’s climate agenda, from utility commissions to state legislatures, as local leaders vie to influence energy policy.

Marcus Baram reports for Capital & Main.

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Podcast: Fracking and EV debates shape swing state elections

Energy policy on fracking in Pennsylvania and electric vehicles in Michigan has emerged as a divisive issue influencing voters as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign for union and blue-collar support in two critical swing states.

Josh Siegel reports for POLITICO.

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Pennsylvania urged to expand renewable energy adoption amid slow progress

Despite some gains, Pennsylvania is lagging in renewable energy adoption, ranking near the bottom for energy efficiency and wind power growth, according to a new report, with advocates pushing for legislation to boost clean energy use.

Jon Hurdle reports for Inside Climate News.

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Coal-based steelmaking in Pennsylvania causes up to 92 premature deaths and $1.4 billion in health costs every year: Report

Just three facilities near Pittsburgh cost the state $16 million in lost economic activity annually, according to a new report.

PITTSBURGH — Pollution from Pennsylvania’s three remaining coal-based steelmaking plants cause an estimated 50 to 92 premature deaths each year, according to a new report.

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