How facing your fears about the climate crisis is better for you and the planet

Kara HolsoppleNovember 25, 2022

An author and researcher on mental health and ecological destruction says a kind of internal activism is needed to solve the climate crisis.

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A Philadelphia couple wrote a children’s book to help parents have ‘The Climate Talk’

WHYYNovember 25, 2022

"Coco's Journey" follows Coco the squirrel and her father on a journey to stop climate change. The story helps kids deal with climate anxiety.

Climate ChangeCultureHealth

In coal-dependent South Africa’s climate plan, some see a blueprint for developing countries

Reid FrazierNovember 11, 2022

Ahead of the COP27 climate talks, South Africa released an $8.5 billion plan to transition to clean energy, paid for by the US and other wealthy countries. 

Climate ChangeEconomy

Climate change prompts Pa. farmers to adapt crops and businesses

Rachel McDevittNovember 11, 2022

As the climate changes and brings more risks to traditional farming, farmers are looking for ways to make sure their crops survive.

Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture

How one Pennsylvania company is using waste coal to mine Bitcoin

Boen WangNovember 7, 2022

Pennsylvania has mountains of waste coal left over from the coal industry. One company is mining Bitcoin with power plants that burn waste coal. But what's the climate impact?

Climate ChangeEnergyPollution

Former Pa. coal communities receive millions for renewable energy, workforce development

90.5 WESANovember 4, 2022

The package will not only support goals like net zero carbon emissions but also finance trails, aviation training, child care and broadband expansion.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Tom Wolf signs $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa.

Spotlight PANovember 3, 2022

Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics

In Pa. Senate race, Fetterman and Oz change views on fracking, trying to match voters

Reid FrazierOctober 28, 2022

They were once both against it. Now they're both for it. But do voters care?

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics

Pa.’s natural gas industry set to get billions in state tax credits

Sam DunklauOctober 27, 2022

Called a backroom deal by critics, the bill includes nearly $2 billion in tax credits. Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign it.

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics

As the election approaches, Wolf and Pa. lawmakers look to push through massive tax incentives for natural gas

Spotlight PAOctober 26, 2022

The package’s focus on fossil fuels — $80 million a year through 2045 for natural gas production — has raised alarm bells among environmental groups.

Climate ChangeEnergy