The Allegheny Front for the week of
January 19, 2011
Delaware Watershed Gets Set for Drilling, Supporters Say It'll Preserve Land, Rural Life
The natural gas-rich Marcellus Shale underlies about two-thirds of Pennsylvania, and drilling has pretty much taken off across the state.
Research Focuses on Trans Technologies in Morgantown
A research team is looking at technologies to help reduce CO2 emissions and protect the environment.
Former President Talks about Preserving Arctic Refuge
Former President Jimmy Carter visited the U.S.
News Analysis: EPA Halts Proposed Mountaintop Mine
After 12 years of wrangling over a water permit needed to operate one of the largest mountaintop mines in Appalachia, the US EPA has veto
Big Bucks Back Natural Gas Caucus
A report published last week shows the disparity between oil and gas lobby support for the representatives serving on the Natural Gas Cau
PA Gov Corbett Sworn In, Former DEP Chief Gives Parting Advice
As Pennsylvania's former Attorney General, Tom Corbett, stepped in to a new office as governor, agency heads like John Hanger moved
The Allegheny Front For The Week of January 19, 2011
This week on The Allegheny Front: Delaware Watershed Regulator to Allow Drilling As Debate Continues; A Community Sues Over Marcellus Sha