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Mine workers’ union wants more protections against COVID-19

The United Mineworkers of America is asking the federal government to issue emergency rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside coal mines.

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Pro-fracking group is 'wildly inflating' job numbers, environmental campaigners claim

A leading oil and natural gas trade group has "wildly inflated" the number of American jobs in fracking, in part by including gas station and convenience store workers in their counts, according to a new study.

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Mariner East construction shut down by governor's order

Following a day of confusion for residents living along the Mariner East pipeline in Delaware and Chester counties, pipeline builder Energy Transfer says construction of the line will shut down due to Gov. Tom Wolf's order closing all non-essential operations in the state because of the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency repair work will continue.

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Status of work on Mariner East pipeline is unclear

Pennsylvania has shut down highway projects because of the coronavirus emergency, but state regulators on Thursday rebuffed calls to halt construction of the contentious Mariner East pipeline project.

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AISI urges 'essential' designation for US steel mills in coronavirus response

Pittsburgh — The American Iron and Steel Institute urged the Trump administration Wednesday to identify the steel manufacturing sector and its workers as "essential" in directives responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shell to temporarily suspend construction at ethane cracker plant after days of pressure amid COVID-19

Shell Chemical Appalachia announced Wednesday that it will suspend construction on its sprawling petrochemical project in Potter, Beaver County, which has come under fire in recent days for not shutting down with as many as 8,000 workers at the site.

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Financial fallout from coronavirus could devastate the fracking and plastics industries

PITTSBURGH—As the U.S. braces for the social and financial impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, some financial analysts predict that two markets will be among those hit hardest: Fracking and plastics manufacturing.

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Fracking shows why scientists should shape environmental policy

The case of fracking in Pennsylvania shows that if experts and fossil fuel industry leaders can cooperate, innovation is possible.

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Live Blog: Coronavirus Preparation In Pittsburgh

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Pittsburgh area yet, but local governments, health departments, hospital systems, schools and other institutions are actively preparing for its arrival.

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Group will stress the economic benefits of industry in Western Pennsylvania

About 500 representatives of labor and industry met in Pittsburgh on Thursday for the launch of an organization dedicated to countering criticism aimed at local industries including steel, natural gas and petrochemicals.

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Post-Gazette’s Politically Inclined podcast debuts with Bethany Hallam interview

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette spoke with Allegheny County councilperson Bethany Hallam about how she defines "progressive," the Clairton Coke Work's environmental impact and the Democratic presidential primary.

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Quarantine is effective but stressful tool against coronavirus

For Jennifer England, one of the worst parts of being quarantined is not knowing if she has the coronavirus. The 51-year-old Pittsburgh resident's symptoms resemble those of coronavirus — dry cough, fever, body aches. But they were not enough to qualify for a test, as she had not traveled internationally.

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Pa. proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards

The board will hold three public hearings, at 6 p.m. March 12 in Harrisburg; March 18 in Pittsburgh; and March 25 in Warminster.

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New Allegheny County Health Department director hears air quality concerns

Dr. Debra Bogen, the new director of the Allegheny County Health Department, is already hearing concerns from the community, such as air quality in the Pittsburgh area.

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How Big Oil and Big Soda kept the plastics crisis a secret for decades

With new legislation, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, Sen. Tom Udall is attempting to marshal Washington into a confrontation with the plastics industry, and to force companies that profit from plastics to take accountability for the waste they create.

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Mine workers’ union wants more protections against COVID-19

Pro-fracking group is 'wildly inflating' job numbers, environmental campaigners claim

Mariner East construction shut down by governor's order

Status of work on Mariner East pipeline is unclear

AISI urges 'essential' designation for US steel mills in coronavirus response

Shell to temporarily suspend construction at ethane cracker plant after days of pressure amid COVID-19

Financial fallout from coronavirus could devastate the fracking and plastics industries

Fracking shows why scientists should shape environmental policy

Live Blog: Coronavirus Preparation In Pittsburgh

Group will stress the economic benefits of industry in Western Pennsylvania

Post-Gazette’s Politically Inclined podcast debuts with Bethany Hallam interview

Quarantine is effective but stressful tool against coronavirus

Pa. proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards

New Allegheny County Health Department director hears air quality concerns

How Big Oil and Big Soda kept the plastics crisis a secret for decades

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