Ohio Community Reckons With A Coal Plant Closure
For residents of Coshocton, Ohio, fewer carbon emissions come at a price, but there's still hope for what comes after coal.
Economy
Is The Bumper Crop of Pa. Farmers Markets Putting the Squeeze on Profits?
Are the more than 300 farmers markets bad for business or vital to local farms?
Nuclear Subsidies Face an Uphill Battle in Pennsylvania
The legacy of Three Mile Island and political support for the gas industry make subsidies to keep nuclear plants open a hard sell.
This company wants to recycle your plastic bags. There’s a lot riding on whether it succeeds.
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Plastic bags, shrink wrap, candy wrappers are all flexible plastic, but you can't recycle it curbside. One company is trying to change that.
Power Companies Look to Build the Next Generation of Workers
Nearly a third of utility workers will retire in the next five years. Power companies are enticing students to work in the industry with summer bootcamps and internships.
Rare Opportunity: Researchers See Potential In Mining Coal Waste
Could this type of coal pollution produce valuable ingredients for electronic technology and national security?
The Green New Deal: Two Takes
Some see the Green New Deal as a chance to create jobs and equalize the economy. But critics say it should have a laser focus on climate action.
Curbside Glass Recycling May Become a Thing of the Past
Glass is easy to recycle, but not in a single bin with paper and plastic. So some recycling sorting facilities are no longer accepting glass.
Green New Deal and the Promise of Jobs
Supporters say jobs are a critical part of the Green New Deal. But many sectors of the workforce need to be ready.
Author: Fracking Industry isn’t as Financially Strong as it Seems
Author of "Saudi America" found the industry moves an “astonishing” amount of money, but calls it financially weak.
