Coal communities accuse Congress of breaking its promise to clean up abandoned mine lands
The House passed a bill that would “repurpose” $500 million meant for cleaning up environmental and safety hazards caused by decades of coal mining.
Politics
Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them.
Even as opposition in Pennsylvania to data centers grows, many politicians say the proliferation of artificial intelligence makes them inevitable.
Gov. Shapiro to lead multi-state Chesapeake Bay group, amid waterway’s health dip
Pennsylvania has historically taken a “backseat” to addressing concerns impacting the Chesapeake Bay, but Gov. Shapiro said those days are over.
Allegheny County Council approves higher fees for polluters after year-long delay
Revenue from the fees is meant to fill a hole in the budget for the county’s air quality program.
In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania at one point was considered an innovator on renewable energy. Now it's a national laggard.
Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative
"Republicans insist on bad provisions for the environment and the Democrats are willing to exchange that for other things,” said one lawmaker.
State Republican lawmakers weigh solutions to rising electricity bills
Republican lawmakers want to see faster permitting, less regulation and an end to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Pa. lawmakers consider rules for data centers; industry warns of over-regulation
A proposal would require large data centers to use 25% renewable energy and have them pay into utility assistance programs.
Gov. Shapiro elected to lead U.S.-Canadian partnership overseeing Great Lakes
The international group of eight governors and two Canadian premiers works to grow the region’s economy and protect the Great Lakes.
Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam
Cancer is the top cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters, and exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, increases their risk.
