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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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5 takeaways from the NTSB investigation of Ohio train derailment

Julie Grant·June 27, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board approved the findings of its investigation into a train derailment in East Palestine that released toxic chemicals into the community.

East Palestine Transportation Your Environment Update

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“Big Bugs” land at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Kara Holsopple·June 26, 2024

The large-scale scultures of David Rogers' Big Bugs + Pollinators highlight the ecological importance of insects and pollinators.

Conservation Culture Design Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

A downtown street is flooded with water and a silver truck is parked on a sidewalk

How one Ohio town is preparing for a future of floods

The Ohio Newsroom·June 12, 2024

The river has flooded in Shelby, Ohio numerous times in the town's history. Now there's a grassroots effort to stop it and prevent damage.

Climate Change Your Environment Update

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There is something wrong under New Freeport

PublicSource·June 12, 2024

After the 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, foul water and a problem that may be growing bigger. EQT denies responsibility. Documents and videos reveal undisclosed details.

Energy Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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