Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
Ohio River restoration plan hopes to rally federal support for watershed Reid Frazier·June 20, 2025More than 30 million people across 14 states rely on the Ohio River watershed for drinking water, recreation, and for their local economies.Climate ChangeConservationWaterWild Pennsylvania
Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project Susan Phillips·June 19, 2025The company says its offshore wind project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.Climate ChangeEnergyLatest StoriesTrump on Earth
Pa. clean energy businesses call on McCormick, Fetterman to preserve tax credits 90.5 WESA·June 12, 2025They say the federal spending plan before the U.S. Senate would devastate the clean energy industry in Pennsylvania, while raising energy costs.Climate ChangeEnergyTrump on Earth
Pittsburgh 2030 District buildings reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent Kyra McCague·June 11, 2025The University of Pittsburgh's Central Utility Building is an example of the strides the 2030 District has made to reduce energy and water usage.Climate ChangeEnergyLatest StoriesTechnologyYour Environment Update
Solar savings for Clairton, other Pa. schools at risk from proposed federal cuts Rachel McDevitt·June 5, 2025Republican-controlled U.S. House passed a spending plan that would phase out clean energy tax credits ahead of the schedule, shrinking funds for schools.Climate ChangeEnergyLatest StoriesTrump on Earth
Pa. solar installers say GOP’s U.S. House tax bill is a ‘disaster’ for business Susan Phillips·June 5, 2025GOP tax bill would be "awful" for Pennsylvania's solar industry, which says it will result in job losses and factory closures.Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyTrump on Earth
With soaring summer temps ahead, AI data centers could strain electricity supplies in the Mid-Atlantic Susan Phillips·May 23, 2025The grid could be stressed by rising temperatures and a surging demand that is expected to outpace the previous four summers.Climate ChangeEnergyLatest Stories
State Supreme Court hears arguments over Pa.’s membership in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Pennsylvania Capital-Star·May 13, 2025The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative requires fossil fuel burning power plants to pay for carbon dioxide emissions. But is it a tax or a fee?Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
‘Depaving’ the way to greener neighborhoods Living on Earth·May 12, 2025People are digging up pavement to prevent flooding by giving stormwater a place to soak into the ground and to lower temperatures.Climate ChangeConservation
EPA terminates $15M climate justice grant to Pittsburgh and Philly non-profits Julie Grant·May 9, 2025Landforce and its partners planned to expand their workforce development efforts in landscaping and upcycling wood waste. Now their funding is gone. Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeTrump on Earth