Environment Archives - Pittsburgh's Public Source

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Elizabeth Township OKs fracked wells near a school despite resident concern

by Lucas Dufalla September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Commissioners also said they’ve been approached about a data center development, providing few details but promising a public information session.

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Zines land Public Source national Product of the Year award

by Halle Stockton September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

An illuminated industrial refinery emits smoke at night, with its lights and structures reflected in the dark water below.

Pa. fines Shell $15 million for air pollution from its Beaver County plastics plant

by Reid Frazier September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

A woman in a green dress stands on a sidewalk, pointing toward a tree stump in the front yard of a weathered white house with a boarded window and white fence.

South Pittsburgh

A Hilltop ‘Lorax’ wants just one public tree on her block. Will a border thwart her?

by Lissa Brennan September 8, 2026September 3, 2026

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What Shapiro’s new data center order does — and doesn’t — force developers to do

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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Shapiro shifts course on data centers as governor campaign ramps up

by Marc Levy, Associated Press August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

A group of older adults sits in a meeting room, some talking while one woman in the foreground writes on papers. Posters on the wall read “PROTECT AND CONNECT OPEN SPACE” and “SPREAD THE WORD.”.

Elizabeth Township punts gas well permit decision until September

by Lucas Dufalla August 18, 2026August 24, 2026

Aerial view of an industrial facility with smokestacks emitting smoke, conveyor belts, and complex machinery.

Federal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Clairton plant

by John Raby, Associated Press August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

A street view shows an old brick building at a corner with faded signage, parked cars, a few people crossing, and light traffic under hazy skies.

Wildfire smoke is a growing threat. Pittsburgh’s industrial pollution compounds the risk.

by Cilia Catello August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

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Video: How Springdale data center moved Allegheny Valley residents

by Video by P. Nick Curran August 6, 2026August 10, 2026

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