Trump’s USDA Moves Closer to Scrapping Animal Welfare Rule
The proposal is a u-turn for the agency and would change the way chickens and livestock can be treated.
Politics
Federal Commission Kills Trump’s Plan to Save Coal Plants
President Trump’s Energy Secretary Rick Perry argued the rule could have protected the grid from power shortages during man-made or natural disasters. But critics said it was simply a bail out plan for coal.
Who Will Pay for Trump’s Plan to Bail Out Coal?
On the campaign trail Donald Trump vowed to save coal mining jobs. But he never said he'd have us pay the bill to save them.
Cleaning Up Coal: Future or Folly?
Is “clean coal” an oxymoron or an innovative energy source that will help us beat climate change?
Trump Administration Coal Plan Could Have Big Impact on Pennsylvania
The plan would impact Northeastern states the most--especially a few specific companies in the region.
PA, States Sue EPA for Missing Ozone Deadline
Pennsylvania is one of more than a dozen states suing the EPA for failing to enforce on an important air pollution regulation.
Academia vs Industry: A Battle Plays Out at the EPA
A new policy at the Environmental Protection Agency rankles many in the scientific community.
Buoyed by Trump, Some Miners Are Sticking with Coal
Trump promised to bring back the coal industry. So some coal miners are sticking with the industry, instead of looking for a new career.
Is Ryan Zinke Really a ‘Teddy Roosevelt Guy’?
If the top steward of our public lands is modeling himself after a conservationist, why is he making headlines for rolling back land protections?
Group Challenging Drilling Law in Pittsburgh Suburb
A group of residents in Westmoreland County hopes a judge will halt expansion of gas drilling in their township, and will throw out a zoning ordinance that allows drilling in most of the community.
