Allegheny National Forest among first federal lands to get funding for cleanup of orphaned wells

Julie GrantMay 26, 2022

Eighteen high priority abandoned oil and gas wells in the Allegheny National Forest are set to be cleaned up with the first round of federal funds.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Feeling anxious about climate change? Experts say you’re not alone

Julie GrantMay 20, 2022

Research shows more people are having trouble coping with the climate crisis and their numbers will only increase in the coming years. Experts are concerned it’s taking a toll on mental health.

Climate ChangeHealth

Pollution’s Mental Toll

The Allegheny FrontMay 20, 2022

Explore our special series about how air, water and climate pollution impact our mental health.

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Climate Change Brings up Some Hard Emotions, but There Can Be Joy in the Struggle

Kara HolsoppleMay 20, 2022

A psychologist explains how people can cope with the feelings of sadness, fear and anxiety around climate change by looking for solutions and meaning in their lives.

Climate ChangeHealthYour Environment Update

Worried by Ukraine war impacts, environmentalists petition feds to dump LNG by rail

Susan PhillipsMay 20, 2022

The groups urged the Biden administration to reverse a Trump rule that opened up the nation’s railways to liquified natural gas (LNG).

Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsTransportation

Wolf touts Pennsylvania’s bid for a low-carbon hydrogen hub that relies on fossil fuels

Julia ZenkevichMay 17, 2022

Hydrogen fuel’s only by-product is water. But Pa.'s proposal for a federally-funded hydrogen hub would use natural gas to create hydrogen.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

N.J. offshore wind developer inks deal to use all union labor

Susan PhillipsMay 13, 2022

It’s part of a push toward a “just transition” to create well-paying jobs in renewable energy as the country moves away from fossil fuels

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Appalachian groups call on Congress to support a modern CCC

Jacqui SieberMay 13, 2022

Forty Appalachain groups want a new Civilian Conservation Corps to save Appalachia’s economy and address climate change.

Climate ChangeEconomyPolitics

Where Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates stand on energy, climate issues

Rachel McDevittMay 11, 2022

We have a round-up of what the candidates have been saying about climate and energy as the primary nears.

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics

Pennsylvania governor candidates support fossil fuels, ignore climate in runup to primary

Rachel McDevittMay 10, 2022

Republican candidates for Pennsylvania governor spent llttle time during recent debates talking about energy and the environment. So where do they stand?

Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsYour Environment Update