Trump’s federal funding freeze brought some abandoned mine cleanup in Pennsylvania to a standstill
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.
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Conservationists raise alarm over federal employee firings
The program manager of the Western Virginia Highlands Conservancy on what employee firings at key agencies could mean for conservation efforts in her state and across the nation.
Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?
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.
Gov. Shapiro sues over ‘flagrantly lawless’ halt in federal funds committed to Pennsylvania
The Trump administration's funding freeze jeopardizes nearly $2.2 billion for environmental and climate programs committed to Pennsylvania.
What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners
The Trump administration ordered states to scrap their federally-funded EV charging station plans as it issues new program guidelines.
Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action
Western Pa. politicians spoke about climate action during the second Trump administration in front of a crowd of 200 in a Pittsburgh park.
Shapiro’s budget proposal includes changes to energy tax breaks, faster permit reviews
Governor Shapiro's energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
Longtime environmental official on Pennsylvania election results: People will need to be ‘as tenacious as the industry’
David Hess, former Secretary of the Pa. DEP and author of an environmental blog, weighs in on the split legislature and Republican attorney general.
What can we expect from a Trump administration? Our reporters weigh in.
Our reporters say expect fossil fuels to be a huge focus, with the promise of "drill, baby, drill," slashing climate funding and gutting environmental regulations.
Trump has derided Biden’s landmark climate programs. Would he ditch hydrogen?
Hydrogen has support from one favored Trump industry: fossil fuels. But will Republicans keep the lucrative hydrogen subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act if they regain power?
