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?
Climate Change
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.
Pennsylvania moves to build more EV chargers in neighborhoods
Pennsylvania is preparing to award $100 million for EV charging stations in public places, such as parking lots for businesses and restaurants.
Monarch butterflies and hellbender salamanders await endangered species protection
Advocates say federal protections under the Endangered Species Act for species like the monarch and hellbender are overdue.
How extreme weather and aging infrastructure led to months of ‘musty’ water in one Ohio village
Residents in Cadiz say the water looks, smells and tastes bad. Experts blame extreme weather, aging infrastructure and a lack of certified professionals.
What the end of the ‘endangerment finding’ means for Pennsylvania
One group's analysis found that negative health impacts to Pennsylvanians from ending federal climate rules will amount to $12 billion.
Pittsburgh’s poor neighborhoods are hotter due to more asphalt and fewer trees, study finds
A new Carnegie Mellon University study found the color of roofs and paved surfaces can make a big difference in quality of life in Pittsburgh.
