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How are Pennsylvania’s lawmakers doing when it comes to the environment?

Reid Frazier·September 4, 2024

The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania's scorecard rates each legislator's vote on bills that the group considers pro or anti-environmental.

2024 Election Climate Change Energy Politics Your Environment Update

Study: Fossil fuel workers have skills for clean energy jobs but might have to move

Danish Bajwa·August 29, 2024

While workers in the coal, gas and oil industries have the right skills, future clean energy jobs might not be coming to places like Appalachia.

Economy Energy Your Environment Update

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Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant

Julie Grant·August 28, 2024

A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye.

Culture Energy Your Environment Update

Study Finds Fewer Greenspaces in Historically Redlined Cities

Kara Holsopple·August 28, 2024

Researchers found that urban neighborhoods lack greenspace today because of a specific government policy enacted over 80 years ago.

Climate Change Environmental Justice History Your Environment Update

The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about

Kara Holsopple·August 23, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act invests big in clean energy, including tax breaks for energy efficiency and clean energy at home.

Climate Change Energy Your Environment Update

An Indigenous scientist wants us to look at conservation differently

Kara Holsopple·August 16, 2024

Jessica Hernandez says Indigenous science and knowledge can make conservation more holistic and help us solve our toughest environmental problems.

Conservation Culture Your Environment Update

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A Pittsburgh-area teacher finds plastic and inspiration on a Lake Erie research expedition

Kara Holsopple·August 9, 2024

After a week-long expedition, 5th-grade Franklin Regional teacher Brienne May says she's better equipped to teach real-world science: "To see how questions are asked, how data is analyzed...and how obstacles are overcome."

Pollution Water Your Environment Update

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A new report recommends ways to keep Pennsylvania wildlife and drivers safe

Kara Holsopple·August 2, 2024

Wildlife corridors connect species with habitat and prevent vehicle collisions. Corridors can be anything from culverts or bridges to a series of connected land.

Climate Change Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

A new report says the promises of the plastic recycling industry don’t pan out for communities

Kara Holsopple·July 19, 2024

The Ohio River Valley Institute’s report concludes chemical, or advanced recycling won’t solve the plastic pollution problem or create sustainable jobs.

Economy Energy Your Environment Update

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How the Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling could impact air quality in Pennsylvania

Kara Holsopple·July 11, 2024

The court temporarily blocked an EPA rule to reduce cross-state pollution until a challenge to the rule plays out in federal court.

Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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EPA terminates $15M climate justice grant to Pittsburgh and Philly non-profits

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