FirstEnergy to Close Bruce Mansfield, State’s Largest Coal-Fired Power Plant
The company would deactivate the Beaver County plant in 2021, but says there's still time for a federal bailout to save its struggling coal plants.
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Episode for August 24, 2018
This week on The Allegheny Front, a fight simmers over 'exceptional' streams in the Poconos. Plus, conservationists are mobilizing to save a federal program that helps pay for things like access to clean streams, hiking trails and parks. And President Trump has unveiled his plan to replace the Clean Power Plan. What does it mean for our region?
Battle Brewing Over How to Protect Streams in the Poconos
The streams carry some of the cleanest water in the state, attracting tourists and providing drinking water to cities downstream. But resort owners worry that greater protections could hamper future development.
Many Republicans Don’t Believe in Climate Change. Or Do They?
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.
On the Hunt for Wild Orchids
West Virginia is one of the best places around to find wild orchids. A couple of local enthusiasts even discovered a rare orchid there. "Some people play golf, we did North American orchids."
The Best Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of
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.
Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Replace Obama’s Signature Climate Initiative
Experts say the new rule won't do much to reduce carbon emissions but it won't ensure a future for coal-fired plants either.
Allegheny County has a Massive Illegal Dump Problem. Could $1 Million Solve this Problem for Good?
A small nonprofit is trying to clean up Allegheny County’s illegal dumps. But if it’s going to work, it needs local governments to step up.
Episode for August 17, 2018
This week on The Allegheny Front, what will it take to clean up illegal dumping sites for good? Plus, we've all heard that Pittsburgh's air quality is much better than it was, but data show industry is still holding the region back from making progress on cleaner air. And 40 years ago this month, President Carter made history by declaring a man-made environmental disaster a federal health emergency.
Forest Soils are Absorbing Less Methane. Here’s Why That Matters.
The trend could explain, in part, rising atmospheric levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
