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Laura Legere
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Energy and Environment Reporter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania
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software, consumer gadgets
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By Anya Litvak Verified, Laura Legere Verified| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric plants are the Biden administration's most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector, the nation’s second-largest contributor to climate change
By Laura Legere Verified, Rich Lord Verified| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified A decade ago, Pennsylvania General Energy first applied for state permits to convert an old natural gas well in tiny, rural Grant Township, Pennsylvania, to take wastewater from nearby fracking operations. The action raised fear among the town’s 700 residents that their drinking water would be tainted with toxic fracking chemicals, and led to its assertion of local authority to control oil and gas development through a home-rule charter
Company Info
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a historic daily newspaper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded on July 29, 1786, it is recognized as the first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains. The publication has undergone various changes over its long history, including mergers and name changes, ultimately adopting its current name in 1927. The Post-Gazette provides a range of news coverage, including local, national, and international stories, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and political reporting. It has a digital presence that includes archives dating back to its founding, accessible through ProQuest Historical Newspapers and its online platform. The newspaper is also a founding member of Spotlight PA, a collaborative initiative focused on accountability reporting in Pennsylvania. The Post-Gazette serves a diverse audience, primarily consisting of residents and businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
+1 412-263-1100
Founded: 1786