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.
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.
EV chargers now available for PA Turnpike travelers
The new charging stations are at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza in Cumberland County and the New Stanton plaza in Westmoreland County, both serving westbound travelers.
Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint
Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help concrete absorb more of its carbon emissions over time by making it more porous.
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit seeking Trump administration release of EV charger funds
Staters say EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.
Second coal mine proposed in the Laurel Highlands met with opposition: ‘I wish it wasn’t coming’
A company wants to open up a mine for metallurgical coal, used to make steel. But some residents are worried about mine subsidence and its impact on water quality.
