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For Scientists, the Race to Backup Critical Climate Data is On

Kara Holsopple·January 27, 2017

Government agencies like NASA and NOAA have huge archives of climate data that are decades in the making. But some worry that research is in danger of disappearing under the Trump administration.

Climate Change Politics

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Trump Gives Pipeline Industry a Boost, But Leaders Warn Against Complacency

Reid Frazier·January 27, 2017

President Trump is sending strong signals to pipeline companies that it's all systems go. But those actions could also energize protesters.

Energy Politics

Now That Trump’s in as President, What Can (and Can’t) He Do to Environmental Regulations?

Kara Holsopple and Reid Frazier·January 20, 2017

For starters, Trump can't unilaterally do many of the things he's pledged to do. But a Republican Congress could help grease the wheels.

Politics

He Raises Grass-Fed Beef. He Believes in Climate Change. He Also Voted for Trump.

Julie Grant·January 20, 2017

We continue our conversations with Trump voters in swing states, with an Ohio farmer whose politics are hard to put in a box.

Politics

A Pennsylvania Hunter Talks Trump, Drilling and the Politics of the Great Outdoors

Julie Grant·January 13, 2017

Many hunters and fishermen fear that leasing public lands for oil and gas wells will destroy wildlife habitat. But hunter Randy Santucci isn’t worried. And he can show you why.

Energy Politics Recreation

Wolf is Hoping Third Time’s the Charm on Gas Severance Tax

Katie Colaneri·January 13, 2017

Despite the idea falling flat with the Republican legislature each of the past two years, a tax on natural gas development is again on Tom Wolf's agenda. But does it have a shot at passing?

Energy Politics

After Helping Elect Donald Trump, Pennsylvania’s Coal Country Looks Ahead

Reid Frazier·January 4, 2017

All over the country, coal miners will be watching to see if Trump can deliver on his promise to bring the coal industry back.

Economy Energy Future of Coal Politics

Can Environmentalists Reach Trump Voters? The Head of PennFuture Says, Yes.

Kara Holsopple·December 9, 2016

From championing the cause of retraining miners to finding common ground in the public commons, veteran environmentalist Larry Schweiger thinks there are plenty of ways environmentalists can reach out beyond their base.

Economy Energy Politics

Here’s What You Need to Know About Trump’s Pick for EPA Chief

Kara Holsopple·December 9, 2016

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt made a name for himself suing the Environmental Protection Agency. But he may soon find himself in charge of it.

Politics

How the Climate Movement Can Still Make Headway in the Trump Era

Kara Holsopple·November 23, 2016

350.org's May Boeve says a Trump presidency doesn't mean all hope is lost when it comes to meaningful action on climate change. But the movement must get serious about building power at the local level.

Climate Change Politics

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For Scientists, the Race to Backup Critical Climate Data is On

Trump Gives Pipeline Industry a Boost, But Leaders Warn Against Complacency

Now That Trump’s in as President, What Can (and Can’t) He Do to Environmental Regulations?

He Raises Grass-Fed Beef. He Believes in Climate Change. He Also Voted for Trump.

A Pennsylvania Hunter Talks Trump, Drilling and the Politics of the Great Outdoors

Wolf is Hoping Third Time’s the Charm on Gas Severance Tax

After Helping Elect Donald Trump, Pennsylvania’s Coal Country Looks Ahead

Can Environmentalists Reach Trump Voters? The Head of PennFuture Says, Yes.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Trump’s Pick for EPA Chief

How the Climate Movement Can Still Make Headway in the Trump Era