16 September 2022 Episode Archives

brown Floodwater on the streets near a home

In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk. This community is seeking solutions

Rachel McDevitt·December 30, 2022

In Middletown, Pa., flooding is happening where it never happened before. Now, it's looking for answers. One solution could be in Iowa.

Climate Change Water

Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ turns 60. Why it still resonates

Kara Holsopple·December 23, 2022

The instant classic warned that chemicals could have unintended consequences on the environment. That same warning could be given today.

Culture History Your Environment Update

Heavy rain, steep slopes and climate change contributed to catastrophic eastern Ky. floods

Ryan Van Velzer·September 16, 2022

Eastern Kentucky was devastated by flooding in late July. “I honestly don’t think this area has seen anything like this, at least, in recorded history.” It can expect more in a warming world.

Climate Change

Pittsburgh Regional Transit pledges to eliminate tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 2045

An-Li Herring·September 14, 2022

PRT will replace its diesel fleet with greener buses by 2045. It estimates it will spend $1 billion in the next two decades.

Climate Change Transportation

Former Pa. environment secretary to lead green lobbying group

Rachel McDevitt·September 14, 2022

Patrick McDonnell stepped down as DEP secretary in July. He will now lead PennFuture.

Politics

Centre County school district, governments and utilities hope to go solar in a group buy

Emily Reddy·September 12, 2022

Fifteen Centre County entities are banding together to buy solar energy that could cover all their electricity needs for up to 25 years.

Climate Change Energy

Higher electric vehicle rebates are now available in Pennsylvania

WHYY·September 9, 2022

The maximum state rebates for electric vehicles are now $2,000 or $3,000, depending on household income. State rebates can be combined with new tax credits from the federal government.

Climate Change Energy Transportation

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