Should the federal government support a massive recycling plant in Erie that will make plastics for steelmaking? Julie GrantSeptember 23, 2024 Supporters see an opportunity to reuse plastic waste and create jobs, while some residents and environmental groups say it’s a bad idea. Climate ChangePollution
Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Penn State to promote grants funding sustainable farming Sydney RoachSeptember 20, 2024 The Agricultural Innovation Grant Program will begin accepting applications on September 30. Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
Pa. Senate votes to repeal climate program known as RGGI Rachel McDevittSeptember 18, 2024 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cap and trade program. Pennsylvania would join 10 other states to cut carbon from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Methane emissions much higher than gas industry targets, study says Rachel McDevittSeptember 17, 2024 A new report says that so much methane is being leaked that it could meet the energy needs of more than half of U.S. homes every year. Climate ChangeEnergy
Here’s what Harris and Trump said about climate change in Tuesday’s debate Sophia SchmidtSeptember 13, 2024 Trump said little about his plans, while Harris bragged about both clean energy investments and gas production. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Program to help power Pennsylvania schools with solar energy will go online soon 90.5 WESASeptember 12, 2024 Solar for Schools, a new Pennsylvania program, will help schools save hundreds of thousands on energy costs each year and create local jobs. Climate ChangeEnergy
How are Pennsylvania’s lawmakers doing when it comes to the environment? Reid FrazierSeptember 4, 2024 The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania's scorecard rates each legislator's vote on bills that the group considers pro or anti-environmental. 2024 ElectionClimate ChangeEnergyPoliticsYour Environment Update
Study Finds Fewer Greenspaces in Historically Redlined Cities Kara HolsoppleAugust 28, 2024 Researchers found that urban neighborhoods lack greenspace today because of a specific government policy enacted over 80 years ago. Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeHistoryYour Environment Update
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change StateImpact PennsylvaniaAugust 28, 2024 Trail managers are rethinking management strategies as climate change brings more heavy rains, flooding and invasive species. Climate ChangeConservationRecreationWild Pennsylvania
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice Susan PhillipsAugust 28, 2024 In Pennsylvania, just 1.6% of homes have flood insurance. “That’s really scary because we’re seeing more and more inland flood catastrophes." Climate Change
