Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley

Brittany PattersonJuly 29, 2020

A coalition wants a new vision built on natural resources and well-paying jobs, while addressing climate change and racial injustice.

Climate ChangeCultureEconomyRecreation

Hiking Back in Time on Ice Mountain

Roxy ToddJuly 24, 2020

In West Virginia, there's a small mountain ridge where rare plant species have existed since the Ice Age, and cool air seeps out of ice vents deep in the rocks.

Climate ChangeConservationHistory

Is Weakening a Landmark Environmental Law Trump’s Biggest Rollback Yet?

Reid FrazierJuly 15, 2020

One advocate says rolling back of rules for environmental assessments is "a fundamental attack on our system of environmental protection.”

Climate ChangePodcasts

Bill McKibben on the Divestment Movement

The Allegheny FrontJuly 9, 2020

The author of “The End of Nature” and co-founder of 350.org reflects on what the divestment movement has achieved so far and how it all began.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPodcasts

Pa. Lawmakers Hear From Industry, Environmental Advocates on Impact of Cap-and-Trade Program

Rachel McDevittJune 25, 2020

They're weighing the risks and benefits of Pennsylvania joining a regional cap-and trade-program targeting greenhouse gases.

Climate ChangeEnergy

House Committee Takes First Step to Block Pa.’s Entry into Cap-and-Trade Program

Rachel McDevittJune 12, 2020

The cap-and-trade program would address climate change by putting a price on carbon emissions. Republicans say it's a tax.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

Julie GrantMay 29, 2020

The first-ever offshore wind project in the Great Lakes was approved, but would have to shut down at night for 8 month of the year.

Climate ChangeEnergyWildlife

Can Joe Biden Convince Climate Voters He Is One of Them?

Reid FrazierMay 27, 2020

Joe Biden ran to the right of his top rivals on climate policy. But now that he's the nominee, Biden's climate plan is trying to appeal to all sides of the Democratic Party.

Climate ChangePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

How the Coronavirus Is Impacting 4 Environmental Issues

Kara HolsoppleMay 22, 2020

From less traffic to more plastic, how the coronavirus shut-down has impacted Pittsburgh.

Climate ChangeCoronavirusEnergy

Study Finds Methane Leaks in Pa Are Much Higher Than State Reports

Reid FrazierMay 14, 2020

The Environmental Defense Fund found estimates don't capture leaks from 'abnormal' conditions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.

Climate ChangeEnergy