Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Rachel McDevittMarch 8, 2023 The proposed budget assumes Pennsylvania will charge power plants for carbon dioxide pollution, raising more than $600 million in the next year. Climate ChangePolitics
Electric grid reliability is questioned by Pennsylvania lawmakers Rachel McDevittMarch 7, 2023 When a winter storm hit around Christmas, natural gas and coal power plants failed to respond when called up, causing outages in Pennsylvania. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation Rachel McDevittMarch 7, 2023 Federal data show Pennsylvania is 45th in the U.S. in energy production from wind, solar, and hydropower, with only 3% coming from renewables. Energy
Pa. drillers abandoned thousands of natural gas wells in 5 years, ignored state law, report says Rachel McDevittFebruary 10, 2023 The state found the conventional oil and gas industry abandoned 3,000 wells, violating state law and leaving taxpayers on the hook for cleanup. Energy
Claim that Pa. climate program was unlawfully delayed is moot, court says Rachel McDevittJanuary 26, 2023 The opinion in this case doesn’t affect Pa.’s attempt to join RGGI, a program among 11 eastern states to cut CO2 emissions from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergy
Ex-Pennsylvania DEP secretary: Agency’s underfunding will test its new leader Rachel McDevittJanuary 20, 2023 Despite some recent increases in its budget, DEP has been constrained by a decade of underfunding. Politics
Lancaster nonprofit launches local carbon credit program Rachel McDevittJanuary 6, 2023 It aims to give people and businesses a way to take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions while helping their neighbors. Climate Change
In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk. This community is seeking solutions Rachel McDevittDecember 30, 2022 In Middletown, Pa., flooding is happening where it never happened before. Now, it's looking for answers. One solution could be in Iowa. Climate ChangeWater
Pa. natural gas prices rise as production falls, report says Rachel McDevittDecember 14, 2022 The price is up 94 percent from the same period last year, while the volume of gas from Pennsylvania’s fracked wells fell by 0.8 percent. EconomyEnergy
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan falls short for third time, EPA says Rachel McDevittDecember 2, 2022 Pennsylvania will miss its nitrogen goal by more than 9 million pounds. The Chesapeake Bay gets half of its freshwater from the Susquehanna River. Food and AgriculturePollutionWater
