Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
A Western Pa. town navigates an uncertain future after its coal plant closes Reid Frazier·December 30, 2024It’s been a year since Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired power plant in Homer City shut down because of stiff competition from natural gas and renewables. EconomyEnergy
A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution Kara Holsopple·December 29, 2024Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.Climate ChangeTechnologyYour Environment Update
New book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too Kara Holsopple·December 23, 2024Erika Howsare's "The Age of Deer" investigates the relationship between deer and people throughout history.ConservationCultureWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
New report gathers priorities from Ohio River communities for restoring the watershed Julie Grant·December 23, 2024The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding.ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
In Sweden, broad consensus on climate action spurs an energy transition in manufacturing Reid Frazier·December 20, 2024The main debate in Sweden is not whether to build more zero-carbon energy sources, but rather, which ones. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Get to know trees on a winter walk with Tree Pittsburgh Kara Holsopple·December 19, 2024Become a nature detective this winter to learn to identify trees by their shapes, seed pods and branch patterns. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania dairy farms have so far evaded a bird flu outbreak Kiley Koscinski·December 17, 2024The state has required precautionary bulk milk testing since November for Pennsylvania's roughly 4,900 dairy farms.Food and AgricultureHealth
How to save energy and make your home more comfortable this winter Rachel McDevitt·December 17, 2024We have tips to save energy around the house and links to tax credits and rebates to make upgrades.EconomyEnergy
What will it take for the American steel industry to go ‘fossil-free’? Reid Frazier·December 13, 2024Companies in Europe are beginning to cut climate pollution for heavy industries like steel. What will it take to bring these technologies to the U.S.?Climate ChangeEnergy
New federal funds to help native brook trout in Delaware River watershed Zoë Read·December 12, 2024More than $3 million will help conserve trout streams in the mountainous areas of New Jersey, northeast Pa. and the Catskills of New York.ConservationWaterWildlife