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A sign that reads, "Salt Fork State Park" surrounded by landscaping.

As fracking at Ohio’s largest state park gets underway, how the industry has changed this rural county

Julie Grant·March 20, 2025

Fracking has become a "daily life thing" in Guernsey County, where Salt Fork State Park is located. Activists and supporters weigh in on the changes.

Conservation Economy Energy

Next up for nuclear power: small, transportable and made in a factory near Pittsburgh

Julia Fraser·March 17, 2025

Small, transportable and mass-produced “microreactors” are seen as part of the future of nuclear power. And it's underway in Etna, where Westinghouse scientists are at work developing a nuclear microreactor called eVinci.

Economy Energy

A man with white hair in a brown leather jacket stands in front of a large brick church with solar panels on the roof

Solar power supporters in Pa. say outlook is positive, even as policies could change under Trump

Anne Danahy·March 7, 2025

The solar industry is booming. More churches and schools in Pennsylvania are hoping to take advantage of tax incentives and reap the utility bill savings.

Climate Change Economy Energy Trump on Earth

Report: Beaver County population, employment decline despite taxpayer-backed chemical plant

Reid Frazier·February 7, 2025

A report by the Ohio River Valley Institute found population, gross domestic product and employment declined since 2012, when the Shell ethane cracker was announced.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Clairton Coke Works, near Pittsburgh, is Allegheny County's largest single source of particle pollution. Photo: Reid R. Frazier

Campaign pushes for more voices in the fight against air pollution in Allegheny County

Kara Holsopple·February 5, 2025

The "Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on Black and brown communities.

Economy Energy Environmental Justice Health Pollution

Governor Josh Shapiro stands behind a podium with the Pennsylvania and American flags behind them.

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts agreement to prevent spike in electricity bills

90.5 WESA·January 31, 2025

Governor Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvanians will be spared a steep rate increase proposed last year by the operator of the state's electric grid.

Economy Energy

Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power

Kara Holsopple·January 24, 2025

We break down President Donald Trump's executive orders that declare an energy emergency, prioritize drilling and pull back on wind and EV development.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution Transportation Trump on Earth

Report: Clean energy workforce is growing in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain

Reid Frazier·January 22, 2025

The number of clean energy jobs is growing in Pennsylvania, but what will it take to keep the momentum going?

Climate Change Economy Energy Your Environment Update

A slim square appliance with a large opening for a fan sits next to a wall.

Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa. in final days

Sophia Schmidt·January 22, 2025

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

Climate Change Economy Energy

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One community’s journey to create ‘energy democracy’ through solar

Julie Grant·January 17, 2025

Residents came together to build a community-owned solar array in their neighborhood, which has faced historic disinvestment. It’s been a long road.

Climate Change Economy Energy Environmental Justice

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