Bill to create state-funded landslide and sinkhole insurance program passes in Pa. House
A state-backed landslide and sinkhole insurance program sponsored by two Allegheny County lawmakers is closer to becoming a reality.
Climate Change
The AI boom is coming for Pennsylvania. How will lawmakers respond?
Proponents of AI development say it's the dawn of a new industrial era in Pennsylvania. Others caution rushing to accommodate an industry "no one is prepared for."
How to start composting at home
It doesn't take a lot of space or special equipment to start a compost pile or bin at home. Composting benefits garden soil and the climate.
Pittsburgh startup aims to make food waste recycling easy and affordable
Ecotone Renewables’ ZEUS units break down food waste through anaerobic digestion, turning it into a liquid fertilizer and renewable energy.
It’s easy to compost. Just drop off your food waste at a Pittsburgh farmers market
Pittsburgh offers a composting drop-off for food waste at its four Citiparks farmers markets. Bring veggie scraps, but no meat or dairy.
Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
The study found that diverting all food waste from landfills would avoid close to 40 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year.
Pennsylvania schools continue solar projects despite tax rollbacks
By combining state grants with a federal tax credit, schools could install solar for free or a fraction of the cost.
Climate Fixers: Slowing down ‘fast fashion’ with natural dyes
Synthetic dyes are often petroleum-based and pollute waterways. At a former dairy farm in Lancaster County, Pa., flowers, plants and kitchen waste color clothes naturally.
Allegheny County schools lead the state in potential for solar energy generation, advocates report
Boosting the county’s solar infrastructure could reduce air pollution from local power plants and alleviate school district budget pressure.
Federal EV program back on, but Pittsburgh charging largely driven by private sector
EV charging in the Pittsburgh area will continue with or without federal support, as businesses look to serve customers with convenient refueling locations.
