Supreme Court pushes U.S. closer to ‘climate cliff,’ say Pennsylvania environmental leaders
Pennsylvania leaders in environment and energy react to the Supreme Court ruling that limits EPA's ability to regulate power plant CO2 emissions.
Climate Change
Despite Supreme Court climate ruling, Pennsylvania retains power to set limits
Lawyers say the Supreme Court ruling limiting EPA's ability to regulate CO2 is not likely to have a significant impact in Pennsylvania.
In Pittsburgh, energy secretary touts economic benefits of combating climate change
At a new solar panel plant, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the fight against climate change is "the war of our lifetimes."
A new poll shows 75% of Pennsylvanians accept evidence of climate change
It’s the highest level of acceptance since Muhlenberg College pollsters started asking the question 15 years ago.
In lieu of county action, 35 communities outside Pittsburgh are now closer to passing climate plans
A new report shows communities where their greenhouse gas emissions are coming from and outlines actions for communities to reduce their carbon footprint.
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.
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.
