News

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Pipeline Explodes in Salem Twp, Westmoreland County

April 29, 2016
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This morning, an explosion occurred on the Texas Eastern Transmission pipeline in Salem Township, Westmoreland County injuring one person and decimating a nearby…

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IRRC Approves Chapter 78 & 78a Oil and Gas Regulations

April 28, 2016
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The air was tense last Thursday morning as oil and gas company representatives, along with those who have been harmed by their practices,…

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Invenergy Hearing Concludes, Comments Accepted through 4/30

April 26, 2016
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Approximately 200 people attended the zoning hearing in Elizabeth Township on Wednesday regarding Invenergy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant on the banks…

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We won! Special Exception for Proposed Curry Mine Declared Void!

April 19, 2016
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Today, the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas granted our land use appeal and declared the special exception for the proposed Curry…

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The Unfortunate Reality of Fighting Back

April 7, 2016
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by Megan McDonough Megan McDonough is the President of Protect ET, the citizen group that has formed to protect their community from the…

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