Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes flight this month Julia Fraser·December 12, 2024It's the longest running citizen science project in the country happening from mid-December to early-January.ConservationWildlife
For Smart, Social Crows, Pennsylvania is a Warm Winter Oasis Margaret Brittingham·December 12, 2024During December, crows congregate in raucous urban roosts. Here's the lowdown on why they're here, and what they're up to. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet Kara Holsopple·December 11, 2024The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts. Climate ChangePollutionTechnologyYour Environment Update
In Sweden, companies are cleaning up steel production – one of the world’s biggest carbon problems Reid Frazier·December 6, 2024In Sweden, companies are pioneering a major climate solution: steel made from hydrogen created from renewable energy. Climate ChangeEnergy
Common terns successfully breed at Presque Isle State Park for the first time in 60 years Kara Holsopple·December 5, 2024The shorebird species is endangered in Pennsylvania and two juveniles fledged their nest on sandy, Lake Erie beach in August. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
That huge snowstorm? Welcome to a warming future Julie Grant·December 4, 2024A snowstorm dumped five feet or more in areas of Erie, Pennsylvania. Some experts say this is climate change in action. Climate Change
Pennsylvania sees record wildfires this fall Rachel McDevitt·November 29, 2024So far this year, 671 fires have burned more than 1,900 acres in Pennsylvania. DCNR says 99% of wildfires are caused by people, often through burning trash or yard debris.Climate ChangeWild Pennsylvania
Slag heap goes solar: New green initiative in Pittsburgh set to break ground in 2025 Next Generation Newsroom·November 27, 2024Pittsburgh transforms site of steel manufacturing to green energy for the future.Climate ChangeEnergy
EQT’s ‘bulldog’ has D.C. in his grip, with profits — and maybe higher gas bills — on the horizon PublicSource·November 26, 2024CEO Toby Rice backed Republican Dave McCormick for Senate and hobnobbed with Donald Trump. Now he’s poised for pipelines, exports and profits.Climate ChangeEnergy
New conservation plan aims to protect endangered Pa. bats from habitat loss Julia Fraser·November 22, 2024White-nose syndrome is wiping out bats. This voluntary plan has guidelines for conservation measures that protect their winter and summer habitats.ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife