In Pennsylvania, Home to the Nation’s First Oil Well, Environmental Activists Stage a ‘People’s Filibuster’ at the Bustling State Capitol Against a backdrop of murals extolling the state’s history of resource extraction, environmentalists spoke out against its latest manifestation, “fracking” natural gas from the vast Marcellus Shale. By Kiley Bense
In Pennsylvania, a New Administration Fuels Hopes for Tougher Rules on Energy, Environment By Jon Hurdle
Clean-Water Plea Suggests New Pennsylvania Governor Won’t Tolerate Violations by Energy Companies, Advocates Say By Jon Hurdle
Pennsylvania’s Dairy Farmers Clamor for Candidates Who Will Cut Environmental Regulations By Grace van Deelen