The Dangerous Work of Building Pipelines

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 28, 2018

A new investigation into the safety of the people building America’s oil and gas pipelines reveals a high fatality rate.

EnergyFollow the PipelineYour Environment Update

Why the Trump Resistance Keeps Winning in Court

Reid FrazierSeptember 27, 2018

Critics say the Trump administration has dismantled protections while ignoring the rule of law. In many cases, the courts have agreed.

PodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

Building Infrastructure in the Age of Climate Change

Julie GrantSeptember 21, 2018

Will our critical infrastructure be able to withstand the worst impacts of climate change?

Climate ChangePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

Chimney Swifts Put on a Show Before Fall Migration

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 14, 2018

“It’s like watching smoke go back down a chimney. It’s amazing.”

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

A Very Controversial Pipeline

Reid FrazierSeptember 13, 2018

Sinkholes, mud spills, gas leaks -- there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the Mariner East pipeline.

EnergyFollow the PipelineYour Environment Update

The Fruit Forager

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 6, 2018

The author of a new book says it’s time to take food into your own hands. The outdoors is a good place to start.

Food and AgricultureYour Environment Update

Repeal of the Clean Power Plan Could Mean More Pollution for PA

Reid FrazierAugust 30, 2018

The Trump administration’s much-anticipated replacement of the Clean Power Plan is unlikely to reduce harmful greenhouse gases by much, and could end up making air quality in parts of Pennsylvania worse.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Many Republicans Don’t Believe in Climate Change. Or Do They?

Reid FrazierAugust 24, 2018

There's a growing group of conservatives on Capitol Hill who accept that climate change is caused by us and promote ‘free market’ solutions to the problem.

Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update

The Best Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of

Kara HolsoppleAugust 23, 2018

Parks, trails and even public swimming pools all over the country are funded by a federal program that many Americans have never even heard about, and it’s about to expire.

ConservationPoliticsWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Your Takeout Meal Might be Harming the Great Lakes

Tracy SamiltonAugust 10, 2018

Advocates and scientists are calling for a ban of the ubiquitous styrofoam takeout container.

PollutionWaterYour Environment Update