Pittsburgh is preparing for increasingly severe flooding from climate change
As more basements are flooded, developers in the city now are required to take into account increasing amounts of rainfall.
Climate Change
Climatologist warns PA residents to plan for heat waves and intense storms this summer
The Northeast Climate Center says climate change will make this summer in Pennsylvania warmer than normal, with more days above 90 degrees and more intense storms.
Allegheny National Forest among first federal lands to get funding for cleanup of orphaned wells
Eighteen high priority abandoned oil and gas wells in the Allegheny National Forest are set to be cleaned up with the first round of federal funds.
Feeling anxious about climate change? Experts say you’re not alone
Research shows more people are having trouble coping with the climate crisis and their numbers will only increase in the coming years. Experts are concerned it’s taking a toll on mental health.
Pollution’s Mental Toll
Explore our special series about how air, water and climate pollution impact our mental health.
Climate Change Brings up Some Hard Emotions, but There Can Be Joy in the Struggle
A psychologist explains how people can cope with the feelings of sadness, fear and anxiety around climate change by looking for solutions and meaning in their lives.
Worried by Ukraine war impacts, environmentalists petition feds to dump LNG by rail
The groups urged the Biden administration to reverse a Trump rule that opened up the nation’s railways to liquified natural gas (LNG).
Wolf touts Pennsylvania’s bid for a low-carbon hydrogen hub that relies on fossil fuels
Hydrogen fuel’s only by-product is water. But Pa.'s proposal for a federally-funded hydrogen hub would use natural gas to create hydrogen.
N.J. offshore wind developer inks deal to use all union labor
It’s part of a push toward a “just transition” to create well-paying jobs in renewable energy as the country moves away from fossil fuels
Appalachian groups call on Congress to support a modern CCC
Forty Appalachain groups want a new Civilian Conservation Corps to save Appalachia’s economy and address climate change.
