Is climate change to blame for the high cost of potato chips? We crunched the numbers
Pennsylvania potato experts say potato chip prices are up because of inflation. But heat and poor growing conditions in the state are playing a role.
Climate Change
A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution
Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.
In Sweden, broad consensus on climate action spurs an energy transition in manufacturing
The main debate in Sweden is not whether to build more zero-carbon energy sources, but rather, which ones.
Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes
Climate change has helped spin hurricanes faster this year, boosting damaging wind speeds for every hurricane in 2024.
Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact
To offset flying across the country, you’d need to go car-free for a month and a half, if you drive a typical gas-powered car, or eat a vegan diet for three months.
What will it take for the American steel industry to go ‘fossil-free’?
Companies in Europe are beginning to cut climate pollution for heavy industries like steel. What will it take to bring these technologies to the U.S.?
PennEnergy agrees to reduce harmful emissions from oil and gas sites in western Pa.
PennEnergy will make improvements at 49 oil and gas sites in western Pennsylvania and pay a $2 million civil penalty.
Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet
The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts.
Pittsburgh-area battery plant secures $303M loan guarantee to scale up clean energy storage
Eos Energy's Turtle Creek plant will produce longer-lasting battery systems designed to reduce power plants' reliance on fossil fuels.
In Sweden, companies are cleaning up steel production – one of the world’s biggest carbon problems
In Sweden, companies are pioneering a major climate solution: steel made from hydrogen created from renewable energy.
