Trump administration could pull funding for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh hydrogen hubs
The Mid-Atlantic and the Appalachian regional hydrogen hubs could lose a total of $1.7 billion dollars in federal funding.
Energy
Along the banks of the Mon, fracking waste in a landfill once again poses a pollution problem
The Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill accepts fracking waste. But some fear fracking contaminants like radium could end up in the Monongahela River.
From coal plant to data center: An Allegheny County community voices concern
Developers of a massive data center in Springdale Borough took questions from residents about noise, and water and energy usage.
Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says
The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.
EPA rule change could weaken clean air protections, environmentalists say
They say the proposal would undermine clean air protections and deny public involvement in communities where polluting facilities are built.
The AI boom is coming for Pennsylvania. How will lawmakers respond?
Proponents of AI development say it's the dawn of a new industrial era in Pennsylvania. Others caution rushing to accommodate an industry "no one is prepared for."
Pennsylvania schools continue solar projects despite tax rollbacks
By combining state grants with a federal tax credit, schools could install solar for free or a fraction of the cost.
Allegheny County schools lead the state in potential for solar energy generation, advocates report
Boosting the county’s solar infrastructure could reduce air pollution from local power plants and alleviate school district budget pressure.
Trump moves to strip union rights of NIOSH workers
The NIOSH Coal Worker Health Surveillance Program screens coal miners for black lung disease and helps them with job transfers that can protect their health.
Trump administration reluctantly resumes funding for EV chargers
Gov. Josh Shapiro was among 16 governors and attorneys general who sued to reinstate funding of the Biden-era program to build charging stations.
