Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
Methane emissions much higher than gas industry targets, study says Rachel McDevitt·September 17, 2024A new report says that so much methane is being leaked that it could meet the energy needs of more than half of U.S. homes every year.Climate ChangeEnergy
Here’s what Harris and Trump said about climate change in Tuesday’s debate Sophia Schmidt·September 13, 2024Trump said little about his plans, while Harris bragged about both clean energy investments and gas production.Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Help wanted: Collect spotted lanternflies so scientists can track them Kara Holsopple·September 11, 2024Researchers from Saint Vincent College and Chatham University aim to build an archive to learn about invasive spotted lanternflies in western Pennsylvania over time.ConservationWildlifeYour Environment Update
Report calls for tougher lead testing standards for Pa. school districts Rachel McDevitt·September 10, 2024The report by PennEnvironment finds that schools can avoid remediation measures for lead contamination, while still being compliant with state law.HealthPollutionWater
New Freeport residents in court demanding clean water from EQT PublicSource·September 10, 2024A lawsuit seeks to compel the Pittsburgh-based gas firm to provide clean water to the Greene County hamlet after a 2022 fracking mishap.EnergyHealthPollutionWater
How are Pennsylvania’s lawmakers doing when it comes to the environment? Reid Frazier·September 4, 2024The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania's scorecard rates each legislator's vote on bills that the group considers pro or anti-environmental. 2024 ElectionClimate ChangeEnergyPoliticsYour Environment Update
Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant Julie Grant·August 28, 2024A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice Susan Phillips·August 28, 2024In Pennsylvania, just 1.6% of homes have flood insurance. “That’s really scary because we’re seeing more and more inland flood catastrophes." Climate Change
The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about Kara Holsopple·August 23, 2024The Inflation Reduction Act invests big in clean energy, including tax breaks for energy efficiency and clean energy at home. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Stormwater runoff not an issue in solar fields with proper management, study finds Rachel McDevitt·August 23, 2024A new Penn State study shows both natural and built solutions can stop runoff becoming a problem at large solar installations.Climate ChangeEnergy