Coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Some Environmental Science Research on Hold in Face of COVID-19
Some of Penn State's climate and agricultural research is on hold, while others find a work-around during the pandemic.
Coronavirus
Green Stimulus Proposal Calls for Departure from Legislative Business as Usual
PennFuture calls for supporting nature-based tourism, agriculture and renewable energy and creating a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps.
Shell Putting COVID Testing Site at Its Beaver County Cracker
Workers will be tested and get results within four hours. Five workers tested positive in the last week.
Coal Towns Were Counting on Recreation for New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit.
Communities that invested in outdoor recreation and tourism as coal faded are hopeful that they'll make it through the pandemic.
Mineworkers’ Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Lack of COVID-19 Safety Rules
Unions say coal miners are at a high risk for COVID-19 because of cramped quarters and exposure to silica and diesel emissions.
PA DEP Faces Flat Funding to Start Next Fiscal Year
DEP was hoping to add more staff, but now funding may remain flat due to revenue losses from the coronavirus shutdown.
How the Coronavirus Is Impacting 4 Environmental Issues
From less traffic to more plastic, how the coronavirus shut-down has impacted Pittsburgh.
State Campgrounds Are Open in Yellow Phase Counties, But It’s Not Risk-Free
Camping is a great way to get out of the house, but you have to take precautions. Find out what's open at state parks.
Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill That Would Halt New Regulations During Pandemic
Environmental and other groups opposed the bill. GOP says lawmakers and agencies need time to focus on the coronavirus crisis.
Has the Pandemic Cleaned Up Our Air? Answers Could Lie on Your Doorstep
Fewer cars, less coal-powered electricity, and industrial shutdowns combined with a cool and breezy spring has improved air quality in many areas.
