New report advocates for more Pa. wildlife corridor projects
Proponents say the state should work with nonprofits on wildlife corridors to reduce vehicle collisions and protect endangered species.
Economy
As fracking at Ohio’s largest state park gets underway, how the industry has changed this rural county
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.
Next up for nuclear power: small, transportable and made in a factory near Pittsburgh
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.
Report: Beaver County population, employment decline despite taxpayer-backed chemical plant
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.
Campaign pushes for more voices in the fight against air pollution in Allegheny County
The "Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on Black and brown communities.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts agreement to prevent spike in electricity bills
Governor Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvanians will be spared a steep rate increase proposed last year by the operator of the state's electric grid.
Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power
We break down President Donald Trump's executive orders that declare an energy emergency, prioritize drilling and pull back on wind and EV development.
Report: Clean energy workforce is growing in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain
The number of clean energy jobs is growing in Pennsylvania, but what will it take to keep the momentum going?
Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa. in final days
The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.
One community’s journey to create ‘energy democracy’ through solar
Residents came together to build a community-owned solar array in their neighborhood, which has faced historic disinvestment. It’s been a long road.
