Refinery’s closure sparks calls for a ‘just transition’ in Philadelphia’
Some say a just transition is not just about securing help for workers, but the shift to renewable energy can be a driver for redistributing wealth and power in society.
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How to Save Bats as Wind Energy Expands
The number of wind turbines is expected to quadruple 2050. How do we keep bats from getting killed?
Bipartisan Group of Legislators Reintroduces Bills to Get Pa to 100% Renewable Energy
Republican state senator cites his grandchildren's future as the reason for sponsoring the senate version of the bill. But bills are unlikely to pass.
Pennsylvania Commits to Paris Agreement Climate Goals
Pennsylvania becomes the 24th state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance. Its climate action plan calls for 80 percent carbon cuts by 2050.
A Surge, Then a Fade for PA’s Wind Industry
More than two dozen wind farms popped up across the state leading up to 2012, but only one in the years since.
Lake Erie Wind Project Faces Lawsuit from Birding Groups
The groups say preparations for construction of a commercial-scale wind turbine by the Ohio National Guard have already violated the Endangered Species Act.
The Great Lakes Could Be Getting Its First Offshore Wind Farm
A six-turbine pilot project in Lake Erie could soon become the country's second offshore wind farm.
Why Trump Probably Can’t Bring Back Coal (Or Kill Renewables, Either)
Donald Trump has promised a renaissance for the coal industry. But analysts say the market forces causing the decline of coal and the rise of renewables may be difficult to stop.
Is Pennsylvania’s Green Energy Sector on the Verge of a Boom?
Natural gas will be a chief energy export in Pennsylvania for years to come. But the state's vast and largely untapped wind resources could also add to the state's reputation as a major energy player.
Better Energy Storage Gives Renewables a Boost
Solar and wind power are generally only useful when the sun is shinning or the wind is blowing. But new battery technologies could help renewables become a full-time power source.
