With soaring summer temps ahead, AI data centers could strain electricity supplies in the Mid-Atlantic
The grid could be stressed by rising temperatures and a surging demand that is expected to outpace the previous four summers.
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Pa. farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants
Federal grants for climate-friendly farming and crops like flax have been canceled. The cuts are hitting Pennsylvania hard.
Helping kids with autism learn ‘earth-to-table’ gardening
" I really just wanted to share that with other children [who] are on the spectrum because a lot of times, these kids get left behind."
EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project
The EPA has pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit for its offshore wind project. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.
Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies
A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.
Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes
Climate change has helped spin hurricanes faster this year, boosting damaging wind speeds for every hurricane in 2024.
PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.
The southeast Pa.utility will pay the solar provider for the electricity and for providing the capacity — meaning the provider gets paid to guarantee 25 MW of solar will be available.
How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion
Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about permit delays and proponents worry about jobs.
Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations
Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
Fracking in Pennsylvania hasn’t gone as well as some may think
Twenty years after the state's first shale gas well was drilled, jobs comprise less than 1% of the workforce, residents fear health impacts and environmental damage continues.
