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No Known Environmental Causes of Rare Childhood Cancer Form, State Health Experts, Doctors Say
Ewing’s sarcoma expert with UPMC to lead new genetics research into the rare disease form An analysis of cancer data […]
Exponential Growth of Natural Gas Contained in Appalachian Basin, USGS Report
Report confirms long-term opportunity to develop clean, affordable natural gas. Estimates of natural gas held in the Appalachian Basin have […]
MSC in Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Ban on natural gas development would reverse environmental progress
We applaud the Sun-Gazette for sharing the devastating impact that a hydraulic fracturing ban, as proposed by some presidential candidates, […]
MSC Member Spotlight: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC)
Last week, we spoke with Lauren Parker and Emily Chiodo of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) to learn about […]
Pa. Natural Gas Tax Works for NEPA & SWPA Communities Alike
“There was a lot of wisdom that went into the creation of Act 13.” -Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith Pennsylvania’s […]
Hydraulic Fracturing Ban Jeopardizes Environmental Progress, Devastating to Pa. Economy
For more than a decade, natural gas development has generated unprecedented opportunities to provide sustainable and broad-based economic and environmental […]
Water Monitoring Report Finds No Discernible Impacts from Natural Gas Development
Natural gas development has had no discernable impact on water quality in the Susquehanna River Basin, according to a recent […]
Impact Tax Funds $20M+ of Community Projects Throughout Pennsylvania
Communities throughout Pennsylvania received natural gas impact tax funded grants for key environmental and infrastructure projects this week. The Commonwealth […]
MSC Member Spotlight: Trinity Consultants
Last week, we spoke with Tom Muscenti, Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager of Trinity Consultants – an environmental consulting firm with offices […]
MSC in The Hill: Public policy should support, not eliminate, technology behind shale gas revolution
A flood of climate plans has been released recently by 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls, with some centering on eliminating the […]
Scientists Find Studies Linking Fracking to Health Impacts Poorly Designed, Inconclusive
Studies tying shale development to negative public health impacts used imprecise measures, failed to consider other possible factors, and, in […]
U.S. Natural Gas Supply Hits Record High – Report
Led by growth in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, the United States has a record future supply of natural […]
A Clean Energy Economy Starts with Natural Gas
Natural gas is a vital component in supporting the growth of our nation’s clean energy economy, MSC’s David Spigelmyer testified […]
MSC in Newsday: Cuomo’s policies impeding progress
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s policies to block energy infrastructure projects are squarely to blame for the lack of new access […]
MSC Member Spotlight: Moody and Associates, Inc.
The MSC recently spoke with Jeff Walentosky, President and CEO of Moody and Associates Inc., an environmental consulting firm founded […]
Pa. Natural Gas Impact Tax an Overwhelming Success, Driving Revenue to Communities
Pennsylvania’s unique tax on natural gas, the impact fee, is working as designed, directly benefitting Butler County and all 67 […]
MSC in Pittsburgh Business Times: Stick with an energy solution that’s already working
Working to outflank one another, politicians – including many vying for the White House – have put forth lofty promises […]
Natural Gas Impact Tax Works for Butler County
MSC joins Butler County Commissioners, area elected officials and other local leaders to discuss the positive benefit of the natural […]
MSC Member Spotlight: Gateway Engineers
Earlier this month, the MSC sat down and spoke with Scott Rusmisel of Gateway Engineers, a full-service civil engineering firm, […]
