Author Archives: brent m. burkey

EPA won’t ban lead hunting bullets, but still considering lead fishing sinkers

Posted on August 31, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Hunters who have been watching to see whether the federal government would consider a ban on lead bullets or shotgun pellets used for hunting now have an answer: The EPA said late last week the agency does not have the … Continue reading →

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Natural gas prices drop, might stay low because of shale drilling

Posted on August 27, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Natural gas prices hit a record low for this year, and might stay lower as the year goes on because of the vast deposits of shale American drilling companies are tapping into, one analyst is saying. The shale he is … Continue reading →

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A new place to drill for gas: Cemeteries?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Most of the talk of Marcellus Shale gas drilling takes place in more rural areas of Pennsylvania. But, some Pittsburgh officials are worried about the amount of drilling deals there, and one deal stands out. In 2008, the Catholic Cemeteries … Continue reading →

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Some worry state parks in northern Pennsylvania might have to allow gas extraction

Posted on August 17, 2010 by brent m. burkey

The next time someone from York County visits his or her favorite state park in the northern reaches of the state, natural gas might be flowing out of the rock formation directly under the park — and in some cases, … Continue reading →

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Kinsley gets a green certification from national group

Posted on August 14, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Kinsley Construction of York County has been named a Certified Green Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national group with members primarily in the commercial and industrial construction business. Kinsley is one of 17 certified contractors in the country, … Continue reading →

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Famous Harrisburg canoe race hits snag in financially strapped city

Posted on August 12, 2010 by brent m. burkey

A barge owned by the city of Harrisburg that operates as the headquarters for the annual Labor Day weekend canoe race, coinciding with the area’s Kipona celebration, isn’t available this year unless the city gets paid a fee. Organizers of … Continue reading →

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State heating system rebate program now offers more money

Posted on August 11, 2010 by brent m. burkey

A state program to give rebates to Pennsylvania residents who upgrade their non-electric home heating systems to ones that are more energy efficient is now offering significantly more money. When the Pennsylvania Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program began allocating money … Continue reading →

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Public meetings begin today to gather Marcellus Shale input

Posted on July 21, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Starting today and running into next week, the state is holding public meetings in northern and western Pennsylvania for people to give feedback on the Marcellus Shale natural gas issue, which is currently at a bit of a crossroads, pitting … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania, four others, sue to stop carp invasion

Posted on July 20, 2010 by brent m. burkey

In the latest in the battle against Asian carp making their way toward the Great Lakes, five states have sued the federal government and a municipal authority to take greater action to stop the fish’s spread. Officials are worried that … Continue reading →

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See the state’s list of chemicals used in hydrofracking

Posted on July 19, 2010 by brent m. burkey

The complete list of chemicals industry uses in the hydrofracking process used to release gas from the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania is now available on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s website. Most chemicals on the list are … Continue reading →

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