Springdale hears hours of testimony on proposed data center; plans December vote
After five hours of expert testimony and public comment, the Springdale Borough Council could vote on a massive data center before Christmas.
Technology
A smartwatch that runs on slime mold. Could it help prevent e-waste?
A researcher wanted incorporate a living organism into a device, like a watch. She tried plants, mushrooms and algae. Then she discovered a not-so-picky bright yellow blob: slime mold.
What’s behind higher electricity prices? The regional grid explained.
An energy expert weighs in on the troubles and opportunities at the regional grid operator.
Trump came to Pittsburgh to promote AI in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you need to know.
Tech leaders, politicians and gas industry executives joined the president at Carnegie Mellon University, amid protests.
Data centers are encroaching on this Pennsylvania town, so locals are taking action early
In Luzerne County, some Dorrance Township residents fear environmental damage, stress on the water table and energy usage from data centers.
As more data centers connect to Pennsylvania’s electric grid, some worry prices will spike
New data centers could squeeze supply on the electric grid, driving up prices. Advocates want "large load users" to pay their fair share.
PA leaders, Trump to meet at CMU about AI, as data centers threaten to worsen climate change
By 2030, data centers for AI use in the U.S. could be responsible for as much CO2, the main ingredient in climate change, as the country of France.
A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution
Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.
Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet
The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts.
Fear, hope among mixed reactions as Three Mile Island plans to restart
Constellation, the owner of the nuclear plant, hopes to have it back online by 2028 to supply Microsoft with carbon-free energy.
