Trump’s federal funding freeze brought some abandoned mine cleanup in Pennsylvania to a standstill

Reid FrazierFebruary 28, 2025

Pennsylvania has the most abandoned coal mines in the U.S. Trump’s month-long funding freeze brought some of the work to fix it to a halt.

EnergyPoliticsPollutionTrump on Earth

Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?

Julie GrantFebruary 21, 2025

A federal program to provide solar panels for lower-income families is in jeopardy in Pennsylvania, and it's not because of Trump’s funding freeze.

Climate ChangeEnergyEnvironmental JusticePoliticsTrump on Earth

Trump’s attack on environment and climate policy is having immediate impacts

Reid FrazierFebruary 17, 2025

We talk with a former DOJ environmental enforcement lawyer who says Trump's funding pauses and cuts to staff at climate and environment programs will have a lasting impact.

Climate ChangeEnergyEnvironmental JusticeTrump on Earth

What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners

Julie GrantFebruary 13, 2025

The Trump administration ordered states to scrap their federally-funded EV charging station plans as it issues new program guidelines.

Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsTransportationTrump on Earth

Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action

Bill O'DriscollFebruary 10, 2025

Western Pa. politicians spoke about climate action during the second Trump administration in front of a crowd of 200 in a Pittsburgh park.

Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsTrump on Earth

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

Reid FrazierFebruary 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.

EconomyEnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom

As Trump takes aim at clean energy, will the Appalachian hydrogen hub survive?

Reid FrazierFebruary 7, 2025

Will Trump like hydrogen because it can be made with fossil fuels or will he say it's part of the "green scam"?

Climate ChangeEnergyTrump on Earth

Shapiro’s budget proposal includes changes to energy tax breaks, faster permit reviews

Sophia SchmidtFebruary 6, 2025

Governor Shapiro's energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics

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

Kara HolsoppleFebruary 5, 2025

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

EconomyEnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollution

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

90.5 WESAJanuary 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.

EconomyEnergy