Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA
The new EPA rule aims to avoid 80% of methane emissions by 2038, an estimated 58 million tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Climate Change
COP28 Roundup: Food, Health, Disaster Relief and the Oceans
The UN climate negotiations ended in Dubai with an agreement that finally acknowledges moving away from fossil fuels. What else happened?
12 climate change books to give friends and family over the holidays
From memoirs to history, there’s a book for everyone on your list.
Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen
Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases.
What’s the current state of the energy transition?
While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development.
Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply
A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state.
Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again
The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.
New Pennsylvania task force to increase accessibility to flood insurance
Officials say climate change is speeding up the need for more people to get insured against flooding. Only 51,000 Pa. households are covered now.
How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers
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Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations.
Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement
Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects.
