Study finds more than 900 common chemicals linked to breast cancer risk

Kristina MarusicJanuary 19, 2024

Many of these chemicals are commonly found in food, hair products and skincare products.

Food and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update

Meet the nominees for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 11, 2024

Two rivers in western Pennsylvania, and one in the northeastern part of the state are vying for the title and a $10,000 grant.

ConservationRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Proposed federal hydrogen tax credit rules could be worth billions for projects, including those in Pa.

Reid FrazierJanuary 4, 2024

The Department of Treasury’s new proposed rules for tax credits for "clean hydrogen" could be a boon for boosting the nascent clean energy industry. But some say they are too strict.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyYour Environment Update

COP28 Roundup: Food, Health, Disaster Relief and the Oceans

Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2023

The UN climate negotiations ended in Dubai with an agreement that finally acknowledges moving away from fossil fuels. What else happened?

Climate ChangeConservationEnergyFood and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update

What’s the current state of the energy transition?

Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023

While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

How a state bill and federal rule change could protect kids from lead in water

Kara HolsoppleDecember 8, 2023

A proposed update to a federal rule and a bill in Pennsylvania could go a long way to prevent children's exposure to lead which impacts their IQ and wellbeing.

HealthWaterYour Environment Update

Tour of fracking sites connects activists from Appalachia and the Gulf Coast

Kara HolsoppleNovember 27, 2023

An art collective brought together Appalachian and Gulf Coast residents to compare notes and build solidarity as they fight fossil fuel projects.

EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollutionYour Environment Update

Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program

Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. 

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

How Pennsylvania churches are addressing climate change by tapping the power of the sun

StateImpact PennsylvaniaNovember 7, 2023

Churches say solar is part of their response to climate change and “creation care” called for in the Bible.

Climate ChangeCultureEnergyYour Environment Update

What the autoworkers tentative agreement means for electric vehicles

Julie GrantNovember 7, 2023

One expert said the tentative agreement is kind of a "landmark" in climate policy because "this is what a just transition looks like."

Climate ChangeEconomyTransportationYour Environment Update