Ohio River restoration plan hopes to rally federal support for watershed
More than 30 million people across 14 states rely on the Ohio River watershed for drinking water, recreation, and for their local economies.
Climate Change
Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
The company says its offshore wind project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.
Pa. clean energy businesses call on McCormick, Fetterman to preserve tax credits
They say the federal spending plan before the U.S. Senate would devastate the clean energy industry in Pennsylvania, while raising energy costs.
Pittsburgh 2030 District buildings reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent
The University of Pittsburgh's Central Utility Building is an example of the strides the 2030 District has made to reduce energy and water usage.
Solar savings for Clairton, other Pa. schools at risk from proposed federal cuts
Republican-controlled U.S. House passed a spending plan that would phase out clean energy tax credits ahead of the schedule, shrinking funds for schools.
Pa. solar installers say GOP’s U.S. House tax bill is a ‘disaster’ for business
GOP tax bill would be "awful" for Pennsylvania's solar industry, which says it will result in job losses and factory closures.
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.
State Supreme Court hears arguments over Pa.’s membership in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative requires fossil fuel burning power plants to pay for carbon dioxide emissions. But is it a tax or a fee?
‘Depaving’ the way to greener neighborhoods
People are digging up pavement to prevent flooding by giving stormwater a place to soak into the ground and to lower temperatures.
EPA terminates $15M climate justice grant to Pittsburgh and Philly non-profits
Landforce and its partners planned to expand their workforce development efforts in landscaping and upcycling wood waste. Now their funding is gone.
