Archive: Fracking/Petro
Remember when you were a kid and the schoolyard bully started losing a game? For them, the quickest fix was simple: change the rules. It may have worked on the playground, but when the government and business do so to whitewash their commitments to public health, it stops working for communities like ours. On November […]
In late June of this year, a tractor-trailer operated by EQT carrying fracking wastewater crashed and flipped over in the community of Holbrook, Greene County. A massive truck, carrying tens of thousands of gallons of wastewater, barreled down Golden Oaks Road, before veering off, flipping on its side, destroying a resident’s fence and driveway, and […]
This is the 12th blog in our Examining Climate series, where CCJ staff members and others will be sharing their favorite (or least favorite) climate solution, looking at the benefits and the costs in the hope of sparking an honest conversation about how we address the climate crisis and keep our focus on environmental justice. […]
The impact of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et. al. v. Eagle County et. al. In much of our advocacy, we at the Center for Coalfield Justice talk about cumulative impacts and what they mean for the communities that we live and work in. This summer, while advocating in D.C. for the Environmental Justice for All […]
Data Centers and the Like The recent surge in data center and AI facility development across Pennsylvania is driven by the state’s “strategic” location, access to affordable energy, and a burgeoning tech workforce. However, this rapid expansion raises several concerns that could pose significant challenges for all Pennsylvanians. Let’s explore data centers and their impacts […]
For years, residents of Cecil Township have been asking their elected officials for more extensive protections concerning oil and gas development in their community. After several revisions and years of debate, the Cecil Township Board of Supervisors answered their call. On November 4, 2024, the Cecil Board of Supervisors voted on and approved Ordinance No. […]