Gas Pipeline Explosion Puts Spotlight On Environmental Concerns

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ever since the beginning of the Shale gas boom, natural gas pipelines have been crisscrossing the state, raising concerns of those who live nearby.
“I have two kids. We built this house 10 years ago and never in my life would I ever think I have to worry about explosions or pollution,” Jennifer Weinzerel said.
In the past two years, KDKA-TV has reported extensively on the cross-state Mariner East II pipeline being construct