As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators Rachel McDevittSeptember 21, 2023 A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid. Climate ChangeEnergy
State amphibian may get another shot at federal protections Rachel McDevittSeptember 15, 2023 A federal judge vacated a 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision that the eastern hellbender does not warrant a status as an endangered species. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Pa. crypto plant wants to burn tires; environmental advocates ask regulator to say ‘no’ Rachel McDevittAugust 29, 2023 Stronghold Digital Mining wants to burn shredded tires at one of its waste coal plants. Environmental groups say air pollution would increase. Pollution
What can one person do about climate change? Climate Solutions will help you get started Rachel McDevittAugust 25, 2023 A new video series helps people figure out what they can do to help fight climate change. Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Rachel McDevittAugust 11, 2023 Former Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature climate program has been on hold for over a year. Some estimate the state has lost $1 billion as a result. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support Rachel McDevittAugust 8, 2023 A proposal in the state legislature would help boost renewables in Pennsylvania by easing the process for schools to install solar panels. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says Rachel McDevittJuly 28, 2023 Costs include air conditioning upgrades for schools, creating neighborhood cooling centers, planting street trees, and maintaining roads and bridges. Climate ChangeEconomy
Pa.’s environmental oversight board dismisses petition to raise key cost for conventional drillers Rachel McDevittJuly 28, 2023 The request was to raise the bond amount for conventional wells. That's the money to plug a well at the end of its useful life. Energy
Pa. House brings severance tax idea back around, raising an old debate in the nation’s 2nd-largest gas producer Rachel McDevittJuly 20, 2023 There’s talk of a natural gas severance tax in Harrisburg again. It's unclear whether Gov. Shapiro will support it. EconomyEnergyPolitics
Penn State studies seek to show human impact of climate-related disasters Rachel McDevittJuly 20, 2023 Central Pennsylvania communities have seen a number of severe floods over the past few years, and climate change is making these events more likely. Climate ChangeWater
