Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries
Construction sites are not part of Gov. Wolf's shutdown of non-essential businesses. Eight thousand workers are on site every day.
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State Park and Forest Facilities Close but Trails Remain Open
Trails, lakes and roads are still open. DCNR will reevaluate whether to reopen after fourteen days.
Climate Education Empowers Students to Action
A climate presentation sparked these students to push for a climate change resolution in their district, Woodland Hills. It became the first in Pennsylvania to do just that.
Companies Can’t Shut Off Your Utilities During State’s Coronavirus Disaster Declaration
That means utilities including electric, natural gas, water and telecommunications can't be turned off if someone falls behind on their bills.
Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station to Stay Open Because of Pa’s Climate Plan
New owners say they won't close the plant, as long as the Governor's cap-and-trade plan goes through.
Episode for March 13, 2020
One Pittsburgh area school district is the first in the state to pass a climate resolution. We'll hear how students made it happen. What's being done to bring climate science to students across Pa. Planting a rare spruce forest for one small inhabitant - ready in 50 years. How a drop in oil prices may be good for Pa. shale gas.
State to Allegheny, Beaver and 10 Other Counties: Seek and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Eggs
The pest, which has already damaged grape crops in eastern counties, is moving westward. Businesses will need permits to move goods in and out of quarantined counties.
A Random Act of Teaching: The State of Climate Change Education in PA
In Pennsylvania, teaching climate science is not required and can be fairly controversial. But that might soon change... in a few years.
Analyst: Oil Price War Might Actually be Good for Pennsylvania Shale Industry
If oil production drops because the price of oil has tanked, demand for shale gas may rise. But a coronavirus-related recession could change that.
Fight Over Natural Gas Tax Break Divides PA Democrats
It's a fight among unions and environmentalists on a bill that would give tax breaks to companies that use natural gas to make plastics or fertilizers.
