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 Change
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.
Trump administration reluctantly resumes funding for EV chargers
Gov. Josh Shapiro was among 16 governors and attorneys general who sued to reinstate funding of the Biden-era program to build charging stations.
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change
Trail managers are rethinking management strategies as climate change brings more heavy rains, flooding and invasive species.
EPA canceled Solar for All. Will that matter in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania received $156 million for low to mid-income families to install solar, but state lawmakers needed to approve it. They never did.
Why Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering (and what you can do about it)
A climate scientist and mom explains why the smoke is sticking around and who should stay indoors.
What you need to know about EPA’s effort to dump legal underpinning of climate rules
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency would rescind the 2009 finding that says greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods
Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.
