U.S. Steel’s new owner gets poor marks in climate rating for steel industry
Nippon Steel scored so low because it’s actually been increasing its usage of coal in recent years, and recently reinvested in coal at a U.S. Steel plant in Indiana.
Climate Change
Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change
Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.
Why a Pa. environmental group wants to press pause on data center development
PennFuture called for a moratorium on data centers across Pennsylvania, citing concerns like water use, electricity prices and increased pollution.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against EPA over repeal of ‘endangerment finding’ on greenhouse gases
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is one of 38 plaintiffs hoping to block the Trump Administration's repeal of EPA’s own finding that greenhouse gases endanger health.
Pittsburgh high schoolers hope to make climate impact by plugging old gas wells
The Dice Well Done Club is hoping to raise $5,000 to plug its second abandoned well.
How climate change is pressuring Pittsburgh’s farms, restaurants and food supply
Extreme weather, industry consolidation and fragile supply chains are already transforming the region’s food economy — what will it take to build resilience?
Women farmers listen to their animals, plants, and other farmers
It’s the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and two Pennsylvania farmers share their techniques, experiences and values.
A new Pennsylvania network aims to help communities build climate resiliency
Penn State is hosting a new state-wide initiative called Prepare PA to help communities face the challenges of climate change.
USDA restores $59M contract with Pennsylvania farm group
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture has renegotiated a $59 million contract with the USDA, after the funding was clawed back last spring.
Responsibility and fear motivate a young climate organizer
Avery Henderson Thomas, a high school senior and organizer of a Pittsburgh youth climate summit, says it takes a lot of people to make change.
