Governor Shapiro courted new data centers. Then public opinion shifted.
Jael Holzman of Heatmap News examined emails between the Governor’s office and Amazon, as public opposition to AI data centers has grown.
Economy
Beyond the compost bin: How Pittsburgh restaurants are reimagining waste
From spent grain and citrus peels to reusable containers and local sourcing, food establishments across Pittsburgh are redesigning systems one decision at a time.
Shapiro pitches sustainability, transparency requirements for data center developers
Gov. Josh Shapiro released proposed GRID standards to require data center developers to prove that they are entitled to tax benefits available from the state.
U.S. Secretary of Ag signs disaster declaration for Pennsylvania farmers while in Lackawanna County
Farmers can now apply for emergency loans to help make up for an estimated loss of $150 to $200 million in revenue from a damaging frost in April.
Trump to eliminate U.S. Forest Service research, and close four facilities in Pennsylvania
The President’s budget eliminates funding for the agency’s research, and a USDA reorganization plan closes 57 of 77 Forest Service research sites.
Pa. Turnpike plan to bypass Allegheny Mountain Tunnel draws opposition in Somerset County
The toll road’s operator says an open cut is more cost-effective and safer than building a new tunnel.
How much could you save by driving an EV?
An online tool calculates potential savings from switching from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle.
As Trump proposes further cuts to science spending, this Pittsburgh researcher is moving to China
Jason Walsman, an infectious disease researcher, and his family, are moving for a more stable job and economic opportunity.
Pennsylvania PUC advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand
The Pennsylvania PUC's guidance is for when high-demand electric users such as data centers connect to the grid.
Activists want mills along Lake Michigan to invest in clean steel
Activists want steelmakers in Indiana to switch to clean steel by weaning themselves off of coal. The decision has big climate implications.
