Pennsylvania PUC advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand Zoë Read·May 4, 2026The Pennsylvania PUC's guidance is for when high-demand electric users such as data centers connect to the grid.EconomyEnergyLatest Stories
‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’ Zoë Read·April 20, 2026An estimated 13% of the breeding population of scarlet tanagers is found in Pennsylvania, mostly in the state’s large forests. ConservationLatest StoriesWildlife
Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change Zoë Read·March 31, 2026Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.Climate ChangeHealthLatest Stories
One proposed data center could use 20 million gallons of water a year Zoë Read·February 11, 2026A proposed data center in Delaware City, Delaware, would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.EnergyWater
Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method Zoë Read·January 23, 2026Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternatives.HealthPollutionWater
Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam Zoë Read·August 15, 2025Cancer is the top cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters, and exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, increases their risk.HealthPoliticsWater
Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods Zoë Read·July 29, 2025Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.Climate Change
Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania Zoë Read·July 15, 2025The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.HealthWater
Pennsylvania water providers say they’re complying with federal PFAS regulations Zoë Read·June 19, 2025The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water. HealthPollutionWater
Pa. Republican congressmen applaud EPA plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules Zoë Read·June 12, 2025Biden-era rules aimed to phase out greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel plants and tighten limits on mercury and air toxics. Climate ChangePoliticsTrump 2.0
