Monarch butterflies and hellbender salamanders await endangered species protection
Advocates say federal protections under the Endangered Species Act for species like the monarch and hellbender are overdue.
Climate Change
How extreme weather and aging infrastructure led to months of ‘musty’ water in one Ohio village
Residents in Cadiz say the water looks, smells and tastes bad. Experts blame extreme weather, aging infrastructure and a lack of certified professionals.
What the end of the ‘endangerment finding’ means for Pennsylvania
One group's analysis found that negative health impacts to Pennsylvanians from ending federal climate rules will amount to $12 billion.
Pittsburgh’s poor neighborhoods are hotter due to more asphalt and fewer trees, study finds
A new Carnegie Mellon University study found the color of roofs and paved surfaces can make a big difference in quality of life in Pittsburgh.
The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow
Scientists think the biggest winter storms — like the one that hit this past weekend — are becoming more intense due to climate change.
An effort to get ahead of eastern wildfire risks
The Eastern Fire Network will convene experts from six institutions to set a research agenda on the risks and impacts of wildfire in eastern states.
Early spring wildflowers are blooming even earlier thanks to climate change
Study authors used botanical records from over 100 years to explore how native wildflower bloom dates in Pennsylvania have changed over time due to climate change.
How Trump’s anti-renewables policies collide with growth of AI
What do Trump’s anti-renewables actions mean for the electricity sector, which is racing to keep up with artificial intelligence?
Ohio selects company to frack wildlife area, public voices opposition
An Ohio commission approved a Texas-based company to frack Leesville Wildlife Area, as public objects to longer leases at hearing.
New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
Although the residential solar tax credits expired, solar installers and financers are pointing to another affordable option: leasing.
