Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid Glynis BoardFebruary 21, 2024 These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Non-native beetles, flies introduced in effort to save hemlock trees in Allegheny National Forest Glynis BoardDecember 11, 2023 Hemlock woolly adelgid is a non-native, invasive insect that threatens to decimate eastern hemlock trees. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
How a $9 million grant will boost Pittsburgh’s urban forest Glynis BoardOctober 19, 2023 The funds will be used for professional tree care, addressing urban heat islands and a low-income homeowner tree care fund, among other projects. Climate ChangeConservation
Pittsburgh groups awarded $10M to support green manufacturing efforts Glynis BoardOctober 18, 2023 Mini-grants up to $10,000 are anticipated to help 1,000 local manufacturers. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Climate ChangeEconomy
As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
New documentary buries Appalachia’s ‘King Coal’ Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 A new documentary looks at the death of coal in Appalachia, and how communities entrenched in the culture of coal mining are grieving. Climate ChangeCultureEnergy
$5M from Shell to be used to monitor air, educate community in wake of air quality violations Glynis BoardJuly 28, 2023 The funds come from a settlement with Shell over air quality volitions at its Beaver County ethane cracker. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
