Study Finds Fewer Greenspaces in Historically Redlined Cities Kara HolsoppleFebruary 19, 2021 Researchers found that urban neighborhoods lack greenspace today because of a specific government policy enacted over 80 years ago. Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeHistoryYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania Ranks 17th Among States Gearing Up for Shift to Electric Vehicles An-Li HerringFebruary 12, 2021 The state received high marks for electric car rebates, but a new report said it needs to rapidly step up its efforts. Climate Change
Climate Change Doesn’t Get a Mention in Wolf’s Budget Address Rachel McDevittFebruary 4, 2021 Wolf proposed mainly flat funding for environmental agencies and a severance tax on natural gas. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Report: Pennsylvania Stands to Gain 243,000 Jobs a Year from Clean Energy An-Li HerringJanuary 29, 2021 “We’re looking at jobs for carpenters, machinists, environmental scientists, secretaries, accountants, truck drivers, roofers, agricultural labor.” Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Climate Scientist Michael Mann: ‘We’re Going to Need Every Tool We Have’ Kristine AllenJanuary 22, 2021 Penn State’s Michael Mann talks about tactics used by climate deniers, what needs to be done about the climate crisis, and why he’s optimistic. Climate ChangeEnergy
Proposal to Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Draws 13,000 Comments Rachel McDevittJanuary 22, 2021 Enviro groups claim support for the rule, which will help address climate change. Industry supporters say online system shut out people without reliable internet. Climate ChangeEnergy
With Biden vow to rejoin Paris Agreement, cities and states look forward to federal partnership on climate Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2021 Cities and states have had to tackle climate change with little to no federal help over the past four years. That's about to change. Climate Change
Environmentalists see opportunity for Pennsylvania legislature in 2021 Rachel McDevittJanuary 14, 2021 They hope lawmakers will see some environmental action as good for the economy and begin to consider climate change. Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania is on the cusp of a solar energy boom. Some communities want to fight it. Rachel McDevittJanuary 8, 2021 Another front in the debate over energy emerges in Pennsylvania: leasing land for clean energy versus living next to hundreds of solar panels. Climate ChangeEnergy
RGGI, Behind the Rhetoric: What We Know About the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Rachel McDevittDecember 31, 2020 RGGI has been touted as a either a key climate action or job killer. Find out the facts of RGGI. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
