Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA Rachel McDevittDecember 19, 2023 The new EPA rule aims to avoid 80% of methane emissions by 2038, an estimated 58 million tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Climate ChangeEnergy
Environmental groups pressure Gov. Shapiro on fracking regulations Reid FrazierDecember 18, 2023 At demonstrations in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, environmental groups called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to develop stricter regulations on fracking. EnergyHealth
COP28 Roundup: Food, Health, Disaster Relief and the Oceans Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2023 The UN climate negotiations ended in Dubai with an agreement that finally acknowledges moving away from fossil fuels. What else happened? Climate ChangeConservationEnergyFood and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update
Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen Rachel McDevittDecember 12, 2023 Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
What’s the current state of the energy transition? Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023 While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023 A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023 The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania. Climate ChangeEnergy
How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers WYSONovember 30, 2023 Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations. Climate ChangeEnergyFood and Agriculture
Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement Rachel McDevittNovember 27, 2023 Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects. Climate ChangeEnergy
Tour of fracking sites connects activists from Appalachia and the Gulf Coast Kara HolsoppleNovember 27, 2023 An art collective brought together Appalachian and Gulf Coast residents to compare notes and build solidarity as they fight fossil fuel projects. EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollutionYour Environment Update