So Long Clean Power Plan. It Was Nice Knowing You.
Our guest in this Trump on Earth episode says if Trump's replacement plan holds up in court, it could hamstring future presidents from tackling climate change.
Politics
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Block Attempt to Regulate Single-Use Plastics
The ban on regulating single-use plastics was signed by Gov. Wolf. The Republican-led legislature wants a year to study the impacts of such rules.
Groups criticize state budget slash of $10 million from environmental fund
The fund was established nearly two decades ago to support environmental programs.
Wolf Rejects Senate’s Infrastructure Proposal Funded by Forest Drilling
Senate Republicans say lifting Wolf's moratorium on new drilling in state forests could raise about a billion dollars a year.
Will Climate Change Matter in 2020?
There are 23 people vying for the chance to replace President Trump in the White House. What are they saying about climate change?
Bipartisan Group of Legislators Reintroduces Bills to Get Pa to 100% Renewable Energy
Republican state senator cites his grandchildren's future as the reason for sponsoring the senate version of the bill. But bills are unlikely to pass.
Pa Prosecutors Eye Potential ‘Environmental Crimes’ of Oil and Gas Companies
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro seems to be making good on a campaign promise to "hold the oil and gas companies criminally liable for poisoning our air and our drinking water.”
Pennsylvania Commits to Paris Agreement Climate Goals
Pennsylvania becomes the 24th state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance. Its climate action plan calls for 80 percent carbon cuts by 2050.
Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of new technology
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Environmentalists say proposed state rules are too lenient, industry says they're too costly. But they might bring new technology and jobs to the state.
Political Fight Begins Over Bill to Rescue Pennsylvania Nuclear Industry
Gas Industry, consumer advocates and environmental groups oppose the $500 million annual subsidy to keep two nuclear power plants from closing early.
