Pennsylvania farm group faces layoffs amid federal funding freeze
The Trump administration has frozen USDA funds committed to Pasa Sustainable Agriculture to help farmers pay for climate-related projects.
Climate Change
Why was January Earth’s hottest on record?
Global warming and loss of vegetation on the Earth’s surface are part of the story, but scientists aren’t sure what else could have caused the January milestone.
Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?
A federal program to provide solar panels for lower-income families is in jeopardy in Pennsylvania, and it's not because of Trump’s funding freeze.
Gov. Shapiro sues over ‘flagrantly lawless’ halt in federal funds committed to Pennsylvania
The Trump administration's funding freeze jeopardizes nearly $2.2 billion for environmental and climate programs committed to Pennsylvania.
Trump’s attack on environment and climate policy is having immediate impacts
We talk with a former DOJ environmental enforcement lawyer who says Trump's funding pauses and cuts to staff at climate and environment programs will have a lasting impact.
What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners
The Trump administration ordered states to scrap their federally-funded EV charging station plans as it issues new program guidelines.
Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action
Western Pa. politicians spoke about climate action during the second Trump administration in front of a crowd of 200 in a Pittsburgh park.
As Trump takes aim at clean energy, will the Appalachian hydrogen hub survive?
Will Trump like hydrogen because it can be made with fossil fuels or will he say it's part of the "green scam"?
Shapiro’s budget proposal includes changes to energy tax breaks, faster permit reviews
Governor Shapiro's energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
Nearly $1M grant to fund climate projects in Allegheny County environmental justice communities
Fifteen environmental justice communities in the county are eligible for funding to address flooding with projects like rain gardens, green infrastructure and debris removal.
