Claim that Pa. climate program was unlawfully delayed is moot, court says Rachel McDevittJanuary 26, 2023 The opinion in this case doesn’t affect Pa.’s attempt to join RGGI, a program among 11 eastern states to cut CO2 emissions from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergy
The modest heat pump could be a climate solution, but getting them into houses will be hard Reid FrazierJanuary 20, 2023 What electric vehicles are for transportation, heat pumps could be for heating homes. But it will take some convincing. Climate ChangeEnergy
Lancaster nonprofit launches local carbon credit program Rachel McDevittJanuary 6, 2023 It aims to give people and businesses a way to take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions while helping their neighbors. Climate Change
Climate change is threatening wildflowers, Carnegie Museum research shows Jillian ForstadtJanuary 6, 2023 A warming climate means spring comes earlier, triggering trees to leaf out sooner and leaving wildflowers with a shorter window of sunlight. Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania
Postal Service commits to 100 percent electric vehicle replacement beginning in 2026 Susan PhillipsJanuary 6, 2023 After facing lawsuits from states including Pa., the U.S. Postal Service will have one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the nation. Climate ChangeTransportation
In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk. This community is seeking solutions Rachel McDevittDecember 30, 2022 In Middletown, Pa., flooding is happening where it never happened before. Now, it's looking for answers. One solution could be in Iowa. Climate ChangeWater
The race is on (again) to build out a low-carbon hydrogen economy Reid FrazierDecember 30, 2022 Companies in Appalachia are hoping federal funds will help develop 'blue' hydrogen power made from natural gas. But will it reduce carbon emissions enough? Climate ChangeEconomy
A nature poet grapples with life at the edge of the climate crisis Kara HolsoppleDecember 23, 2022 Penn State professor Todd Davis has a new book of poetry that explores the damage that people have done to each other and nature. Climate ChangeConservationCultureWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
What’s stopping wind energy on the Great Lakes? Points NorthDecember 9, 2022 There’s no shortage of wind blowing across the Great Lakes. But why has off-shore wind on the lakes been a hard sell? Climate ChangeEnergy
Pennsylvania emissions rule for conventional oil and gas sites moves ahead Rachel McDevittNovember 30, 2022 DEP issued a notice Friday that the regulation to prevent leaks of volatile organic compounds and methane is final and effective. Climate ChangeEnergyPollution
